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My Story…

My daughter Lia was diagnosed with Lupus when she was 12 years old. I didn’t really know what to do except for trust the doctors and try and give her some sense of normalcy. Finding Cassie and Friends, as well as community within the Arthritis Society allowed Lia to blossom and connect with people just like her. They were able to give her the support and resources she needed to cope with her diagnosis, and even helped educate us as parents as to what more we could be doing to support her.

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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.