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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Kim Family
Raised: $7,711.48
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Hope for Harley
Raised: $7,229.19
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Nicolas Mulroney
Raised: $5,719.39
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Sahara I. Mehdi
Raised: $3,854.16
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Team Teddy
Raised: $2,021.81
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Kate and Kiera
Raised: $982.31
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Olivia Garisto
Raised: $736.58
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Steff Di Pardo
Raised: $108.31
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Adam Di Pardo
Raised: $0.00
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Colin Vervoort
Raised: $0.00
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David Porte
Raised: $0.00
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Harley Vervoort
Raised: $0.00
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Julia Harrison
Raised: $0.00
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Kiera Gorman
Raised: $0.00
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Lindsay Proctor
Raised: $0.00
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Stef Hill
Raised: $0.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28 | Sikina Mehdi | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 23 | Farida Thaver | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 21 | Nargis Reza Sagerwala | $30.00 |
| Oct 21 | Laila Manji | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 20 | Bambury and Bill | $500.00 |
| Oct 19 | Hamida Hussain | $54.63 |
| Oct 19 | Dennis and Dorothy Vandenburg | $20.00 |
| Oct 19 | Fatma Badami | $108.31 |
| Oct 18 | Anonymous | $200.00 |
| Oct 18 | olivia garisto | $27.80 |
