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For participating in 2025 Vancouver Half Marathon

Cassie + Friends

Raised: $27,688.86
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
May 31 Dad Nothing will ever stop you Cassie!! Undisclosed amount
May 31 Nanny & Zaidy Rosenshein It is our pleasure to support Cassie!!!! Undisclosed amount
May 30 Fernanda $11.58
May 30 Maya Miller You’re my inspiration, way to go Cass🎉❤️ Undisclosed amount
May 30 Amy and Mark Bloch Way to go Cassie and Jesse! Xo Undisclosed amount
May 30 Stacey & Jeff Walton Happy to support this cause! Undisclosed amount
May 30 Danielle Alterman Go Cassie go!! ❤️ Undisclosed amount
May 30 Anonymous Go Cassie!!!!!!!! 🏃🎉 $5.00
May 30 Jesse Walton Great work! Keep on running! Undisclosed amount
May 30 Ellie and Sheldon Parker Wonderful charity! We support you, Jesse, and your parents in this worthwhile endeavour.. All our love. $100.00