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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 16 Anonymous $500.00
Jun 13 The Framework Team You are doing great work for a great cause. Best of luck on the run. Ben & David Undisclosed amount
Jun 13 Andrea and Joe Robertson Good luck to the Wu family in the run/walk and have fun, and wishing Abby well. $107.72
Jun 13 Barry Thorson David and Cassie - our hearts go out to you both for a speedy recovery from this devasting infliction. $535.02
Jun 12 Stephen Gaerber $107.72
Jun 12 Hilary Meredith & Jeffrey Goldberg David, what you're doing is in line with what I believe; we must leave this world better off for our being here. Thank you. Undisclosed amount
Jun 12 Ken Rowan $250.00
Jun 11 Paul Swinton Have a successful run! Undisclosed amount
Jun 11 Baker Tilly WM LLP $3,000.00
Jun 11 Geoffrey Glotman $500.00