This Spring, the Brown Lab at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute had planned to host a “Day in the Lab” event for kids and families to explore science and learn where rheumatic disease research is being conducted. Since they had to cancel the event due to Covid-19, they are a bringing a science experiment [...]
Why do we do anything we do here at Cassie and Friends? This update from Dr. Jaime Guzman of BC Children's Hospital (who is now on leg #5 of a 1254km fundraising bike ride from Lake Louise to Vancouver in support of children with Juvenile Arthritis) sums it up perfectly... "For the Kids!" Support [...]
Road trip Alert! Starting Monday, April 29th, Cassie + Friends at School Puppet program will tour ten Calgary-area elementary schools to educate over 2500 students, parents and educators about Juvenile Arthritis and help affected kids at school. The tour is part of a huge push we are making to expand our Cassie and Friends' [...]
We are so excited to announce that Canadian Olympic Snowboarder, Spencer O'Brien will be the keynote speaker for our upcoming Edmonton Family Day conference on Saturday, May4th at the Lister Centre, University of Alberta. REGISTER NOW. As you will hear in the clip below, Spencer is a true inspiration to any kid, teen or [...]
As part of World Rheumatic Disease Day (WoRD Day), Cassie + Friends is announcing the official launch of our Youth Leadership Committee - a group of six young adults living with rheumatic conditions who will champion new C+F initiatives to support teens and young adults through major transitional stages of life, such as: Beginning or [...]
2018 marked Cassie and Friends' 11th year participating in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge and each and every year we end the race in the same way - saying, wow, this was the best year ever. We can never top this! Every year, thanks to friends like you, we are wrong! This June, with your [...]
Asking someone for money is not an easy thing to do! Here are some tips to make your Scotiabank Charity Challenge fundraising for Team Cassie & Friends a little less stressful. Start talking! Before making the big “ask,” start by telling everyone (your family, friends, teachers, etc) about what you plan to do and why [...]
In September of 2014, summer ended and our three daughters headed to back school - Anika into grade 4, Jaylene to grade 3 and Claire starting preschool. With school routines starting up again, life seemed back to normal. Then, out of the blue, Jaylene began complaining about a rash she had noticed on her [...]
At first it may feel scary to share your personal story, but letting people know why you're fundraising and how arthritis affects you can be a powerful thing! Here are some ideas for what to write on your personal fundraising page and examples from other superhero kids (and families) who've raised money for JIA with Team Cassie [...]
The best warm up exercises for kids are easy to do, easy to teach and FUN! Games like 'Simon Says' work great for young kids and older kids can try progressive exercises like high knees, butt kicks, walking lunges, side shuffles and jumping jacks. Warm ups are important to improve performance and prevent injury. We found this fun, free [...]
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