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For participating in 2025 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

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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
Oct 06 Tony and Angie Garisto Go Liv Go. So proud of you. Great cause. $108.31
Sep 29 Paola and Bob Lawrence $27.80
Sep 29 Carly L Proud of you!! Keep crushing it!! $27.80
Sep 29 Cheenee Glass Way to go Liv!! $27.80
Sep 29 Michael $33.16
Sep 29 Madison Mikolic Go Liv!! $27.80
Sep 29 McKenna $27.80
Sep 29 Big MO Don’t sweat too much during race $54.63
Sep 23 Sue and Rob Manco $20.00
Sep 22 Olivia Garisto $27.80