My Story…
I’m running a half marathon to support the families affected by juvenile arthritis.
Thousands of children live with arthritis, facing pain and challenges that can impact their childhood while creating financial strain for their families. Through this fundraiser, I’m helping raise money for family support programs and research focused on better treatments.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps make a meaningful difference. Thank you for your support.
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 Vancouver and across British Columbia, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 | Elvira Scigliano | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 22 | Anonymous | CA$161.13 |
| Jun 21 | Farhan Kaiyum | CA$54.31 |
| Jun 17 | Carolyn Hepworth | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 17 | Mangled Bojangled | CA$50.00 |
| Jun 16 | Rosie | CA$54.31 |
| Jun 16 | Anonymous | CA$50.00 |