My Story…
This June I am running for Cassie + Friends and for all the kids in Canada with Juvenile Arthritis.
I am running because when my daughter Cassie was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis at just 20 months old there was no where to turn, no support, no education, no hope for a pain free future.
Things are different now. Cassie + Friends works with kids and families across Canada, and is the only Canadian charity that is filling those needs.
Through the commitment to CARES - Connection, Advocacy, Research, Education and Support - the needs of kids and families across Canada are being met, every day, where they live.
Cassie and the 24,999 other Canadian kids (and their families) can get the support they need.
And with the amazing research initiatives Cassie + Friends are a part of the chance for a cure is now finally possible.
Your donation makes all this happen and I am so grateful for the your donations.
Please support my run and donate generously because the Kids Can't Wait!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 08 | Anonymous | CA$1,069.14 |
| May 08 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 08 | Joseph & Elizabeth Liang | Undisclosed amount |
| May 07 | Kevin Layden | CA$500.00 |
| May 07 | Anonymous | CA$535.02 |
| May 07 | Kevin Lawrence | CA$267.96 |
| May 07 | Tom Baillie | CA$267.96 |
| May 06 | David Zigelman | CA$180.00 |
| May 06 | Allan Coombe | CA$535.02 |
| May 05 | Charan Sethi | CA$267.96 |