Our story…
Hi Everyone!
It’s that time of year again......Team Cassie + Friends Vancouver is back, and it’s time to fundraise!
Thank you all for your continued support over the years. As many of you know, I have been living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) for over 10 years. It has been a journey filled with both highs and lows, and this past year has brought some of the most challenging flares and health struggles I have experienced in a long time. Living with a chronic illness can be unpredictable, but it has also shown me the incredible importance of having access to specialized care, support, and a community that understands.
Now more than ever, we need access to affordable care, resources, research, and support for young people living with rheumatic diseases. That is exactly what Cassie + Friends works toward, and I am so grateful to be a part of that mission. My journey with Cassie + Friends started years ago as a volunteer. Last year I was lucky enough to join the team as an intern, and today I coordinate youth engagement programs across Canada. Through this role, I get to see firsthand the impact that access to support, education, mentorship, and community can have on young people and families navigating chronic illness (including myself!!).
This June, I will be running (or maybe walking to save the joints!) in 5k for the first time! Which is very exciting for me as typically I am unable to. So if you are able to make a donation of support that would be amazing! Every contribution helps Cassie + Friends continue providing programs, resources, and support - particulary with better access to medications because #KidsCantWait for better care and a cure!
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.
Team members
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Danica Moschenross
Raised: CA$535.02
Team captain
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Dayton Craik
Raised: CA$135.32
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 01 | Auntie | CA$54.31 |
| Jun 27 | Joanne moschenross | CA$107.72 |
| Jun 26 | Anonymous | CA$107.72 |
| Jun 25 | Mom & Dad | CA$535.02 |
