Thank you to everyone who helped make Giving Tuesday a huge success for children and families affected by Juvenile Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases - including one very special gift we wanted to share with you from eight-year old Iyla. Iyla, from Meaford, Ontario, has been diligently raising money for Cassie + Friends all [...]
Make lemonade! At least that’s what Jacob Shiell did when he was diagnosed with Systemic Idiopathic Juvenile Arthritis (SJIA) on his eighth birthday in October 2021. Jacob’s journey began with unexplained foot pain and swelling. Over the next few weeks, the pain and swelling worsened and spread to his right knee, elbow and wrist. [...]
My name is Matthew Sholdice. I am 19 years old, and I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when I was 3 years old. I’ll start with a little bit about myself. I was born and raised in London, Ontario. I enjoy reading, working out, and watching TV and anime. Stranger Things season 4 was [...]
Hi, my name is Savannah and I am a second-year university student studying kinesiology and living in Windsor, Ontario. I was diagnosed in grade school with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). A while ago, a member of my care team suggested I google Cassie + Friends to learn about the programs and resources offered for [...]
Marissa has joined us on Team Cassie + Friend in the 2021 virtual run/walk for kids and families affected by juvenile arthritis. Read why she's stepping up for her daughter, Charlotte, and all youth affected by juvenile arthritis. When my daughter, Charlotte was just 2 years old, she had a big swollen toe. We [...]
This is Kaitlyn - a karate-and-hiking-loving 9 year old. When Kaitlyn was five and a half years old her hands became so swollen that it concerned her parents. She told her parents that she was having on-and-off ankle pain. After months of looking for answers and visiting multiple doctors, Kaitlyn’s parents were referred to London’s [...]
This is Clark - a brave hockey lover from Sarnia, diagnosed with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Here are a few words from his parents about his journey today: Throughout his battle, Clark has been on a rollercoaster ride with highs and lows. He has experienced different stages of medications that have provided various results [...]
This is Charlotte - a sweet, strong, yoga-loving six year old from Woodstock, ON. Charlotte was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Enthesitis-related Arthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis Flares, and is monitored for uveitis. She doesn’t respond to typical medications. She requires daily physiotherapy and the support of orthotics, ankle braces, and medications. Charlotte's Story: “Charlotte was [...]
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