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For participating in 2025 Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope

Dani's Dream Team

Raised: $2,656.77
Goal: $1,000.00
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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
Oct 25 Debbie Hemphill Good luck! $25.00
Oct 25 Shaun Guilfoyle Amazing how strong kids can be!! Keep it up!! You got this!! $54.63
Oct 25 DeeDee Milner Jeff we are sorry to hear the challenges Dani has in front of her, but she sounds like a fighter! Our thoughts & prayers are with with you! Undisclosed amount
Oct 25 Ankit Sharma Wishing you the best! $27.80
Oct 25 Jeff and Becky Smith $27.80
Oct 25 Deb MS $27.80
Oct 25 Larry and Helen Dinyer Wishing you the best Undisclosed amount
Oct 25 Dave and Krista $54.63
Oct 25 Hibbs family Stay strong Dani!!! $54.63
Oct 24 Anonymous $269.32