My Story…
Eli is running 2km to support his friend living with juvenile arthritis and to raise funds for Cassie + Friends.
If you’re able, please consider donating to support research, better treatments, and families affected by juvenile arthritis.
Thank you for cheering him on and helping make a difference 💛
Description
I’m proud to be fundraising for Cassie + Friends, a Canadian charity dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families affected by juvenile arthritis and other childhood rheumatic diseases such as lupus, JDM, vasculitis, and autoinflammatory fever syndromes.
For these kids, living with juvenile arthritis affects far more than their joints. It can mean ongoing pain and fatigue, missed school and activities, frequent medical appointments and injections, and learning to navigate a complex healthcare system far too young. When diagnosis or care is delayed, the consequences can last for years. Families often begin this journey feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure where to turn.
Cassie + Friends helps change that — by connecting families early, providing trusted education and practical support, and investing in research that leads to better care and brighter futures.
By supporting this fundraiser, you’re helping ensure families receive the tools, confidence, and community they need — when it matters most.
Every donation, no matter the size, creates real impact for kids across Canada.
Together, we’re helping families in Halifax and across The Atlantic, including those from rural and remote communities, to navigate daily life with Juvenile Arthritis — while advancing the research and care that will bring us closer to better treatments, and ultimately, a cure.
Thank you so much for standing with these incredible children and their families. It truly means the world.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | Andrea Wilkie | CA$27.83 |
| Mar 24 | Monique Penney | CA$100.00 |
| Mar 24 | Grant Myles | CA$25.00 |
| Mar 24 | Rob & Jessica Daniels | CA$54.67 |
| Feb 26 | Ben, Emma and Grace | CA$27.83 |
| Feb 26 | Joan and David Wall | CA$54.67 |
| Feb 25 | Michael steele | CA$54.67 |
| Feb 25 | Hilary Steele | CA$50.00 |