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For participating in 2025 Vancouver Half Marathon

Cassie + Friends

Raised: $70,308.39
Goal: $500.00
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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.

Team members

Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 18 Ryan, LLC $1,800.00
Jun 18 Phil and Keren Gertsman Donation came via Charitable Impact $540.00
Jun 18 Cheryl Broadhead $107.72
Jun 18 Ray Schachter and Steve Schachter We wish David Porte and his team all the best for this cause. Undisclosed amount
Jun 18 Citimark Projects Corp. (Nelson Chan) $500.00
Jun 17 Ken Miller $360.00
Jun 17 Heather mahaffy Good work Ciara. Hope all goes well for the race. $134.43
Jun 17 Anonymous Amazing work David. Good luck with the run! Undisclosed amount
Jun 17 Nicola Thank you to Cassie and Friends for all that they do to help children and their families manage life with a rheumatic disease. $150.00
Jun 17 victor setton $107.72