My Story…
Hi 👋. My name is Kelsey and I was diagnosed with JIA at the age of 7. I am now 10 and this is my first year participating in the youth run to support Juvenile Arthritis. My mom and I can’t wait to be apart of team Cassie and Friends this year.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 | Ashley/Wanda | CA$54.67 |
| Apr 03 | Courtney Mish | CA$27.83 |
| Apr 03 | Kim | CA$27.83 |
| Apr 03 | Ari Harkiolakis | CA$27.83 |
| Apr 03 | Abbys mom | CA$22.45 |
| Apr 03 | Nana and Grandpa | CA$108.38 |
| Apr 03 | Meriah bolt | CA$54.67 |
| Apr 03 | Leslie Evans | CA$27.83 |
| Apr 02 | Angelina Antonizio | CA$38.57 |
| Mar 31 | Anonymous | CA$27.83 |