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.
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David Porte
Raised: $23,291.64
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Lori Tucker
Raised: $267.96
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Ciara Mahaffy
Raised: $108.62
Team captain
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Abby Wu
Raised: $22.26
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Bob Seeman
Raised: $0.00
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Caitlin Adams
Raised: $0.00
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Cassie Porte
Raised: $0.00
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Cory Fortier
Raised: $0.00
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David Cabral
Raised: $0.00
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Dean Hawrish-Blight
Raised: $0.00
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Dominic Rausch
Raised: $0.00
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Elara Rausch
Raised: $0.00
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Eva Hawrish
Raised: $0.00
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Gavin Quearns
Raised: $0.00
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Jordan Rausch
Raised: $0.00
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Kristina Kurvits
Raised: $0.00
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Luke Hawrish-Blight
Raised: $0.00
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Nadia Alattas
Raised: $0.00
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Ryan Dekker
Raised: $0.00
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Sarah Bowers
Raised: $0.00
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Scarlett Hawrish
Raised: $0.00
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Vidhya Vivekananda
Raised: $0.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 23 | Tom Beechinor | Undisclosed amount |
| May 23 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 21 | Marcus New | $500.00 |
| May 21 | Charles Chang | $535.02 |
| May 21 | Andrew Grant | $500.00 |
| May 20 | Anonymous | $1,069.14 |
| May 20 | Sina Ardeshir | $107.72 |
| May 20 | RBC | $1,069.14 |
| May 20 | Gary Huebner | $500.00 |
| May 15 | Anthem Properties | $4,000.00 |
