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Help Noof raise money

For participating in 2025 Vancouver Half Marathon

Description

Help kids and youth with Juvenile Arthritis (JA) and rheumatic diseases see that #HopeFlares when we unite for stronger families, resilient youth and a cure!

In Canada, 3 in 1,000 kids face JA and related conditions like SJIA/Stills, lupus, fever syndromes, JDM and autoinflammatory disorders. These diseases can lead to chronic pain, disability, vision loss, mental health struggles, and even life-threatening complications—yet they remain drastically underfunded and overlooked, with only 20% awareness nationwide.

Team Cassie + Friends is Canada’s only movement 100% dedicated to the JA community. What began with one dad running in 2007 has grown into 750+ runners and thousands of donors rallying together annually for a pain-free future for kids!

By supporting our run/walk, you’ll directly support:

  • Groundbreaking research into precision medicine, mental health, and a cure

  • Vital resources like free medical equipment, financial aid, and Comfort Kits

  • Mentorship for youth and caregivers

  • Education and connection events for families

  • Advocacy for earlier diagnosis and equitable care

Together, we can bring hope, support, and brighter futures for kids facing lifelong challenges. 

Questions? Contact Marissa Sangers at marissa@cassieandfriends.ca

If registration cost is a barrier, ask about our Kids Run Free bursary program.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 20 Anonymous way to go Noof! :) $54.31
Jun 16 Ki Undisclosed amount
Jun 16 Anonymous Noof Halfpenny is a great role model for community support. Thanks for your efforts to help assure a pain-free future for kids. Undisclosed amount
Jun 10 James Atherton Undisclosed amount
Jun 10 Carla Salvosa Undisclosed amount
Jun 10 Shelagh So inspired by you, Noof!!! Enjoy every step of this walk :) xx $142.28
Jun 09 Chris Warner $150.00
Jun 09 Cassandra Cross $107.72