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My Story…

In 2020, just months after my 18th birthday, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

Over 25,000 kids in Canada live with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, facing daily pain and major challenges. That’s why on October 17th, I’m walking the Toronto Waterfront 5K with Cassie + Friends, the only charity in Canada fully dedicated to supporting these kids and funding a cure.

Every dollar truly makes a difference. Donate today!

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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 Toronto and across Ontario, 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
Oct 10 Anonymous Sahara all the best CA$54.63
Oct 09 noorali thaver praying best for your healyh CA$54.63
Oct 09 Minaz Thaver CA$50.00
Oct 09 Anonymous CA$27.80
Oct 09 G Dattu CA$200.00
Oct 08 Mustafa Alidina Way to go Sahara CA$54.63
Oct 08 Anonymous I never knew about your arthritis - all the best 🤲🏼😳 CA$54.63
Oct 08 Anonymous All the best. Keep it up! CA$100.00
Oct 08 Anonymous Go Sahara go! CA$54.63
Oct 08 Anonymous CA$54.63