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Youth Leader Award Previous Initiatives
Do you have an idea of how you’d like to make a positive impact on kids and families affected by juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases but you’re not sure if it’s eligible for the Youth Leader Awards? See below for a list of previous initiatives to help you brainstorm!…
Diagnosed. By Trish Peters
Trish is an inspiring community leader and one who has already accomplished so much in her young life. Having completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, she is now pursuing a Master’s Degree in the Netherlands, demonstrating her unwavering dedication to her education and personal growth. Trish’s unique life experiences have…
Brick by Brick: Youth leaders build the patient experience they never had in hopes of helping others
Author: Zoya Jiwa, YLC Program Designer and founder of As We Are Style – a blog about facing health challenges with courage and style. Last weekend, Cassie + Friends’ Youth Leadership Committee got together for our first team retreat on a surprisingly sunny afternoon (thank you, Vancouver!) with a lot of excitement…
Alison’s story: Navigating JIA mental health
At Family Day 2016, Cassie and Friends volunteer Alison Legge gave a powerful speech about Juvenile Arthritis and the effect it has on mental health. This February, Alison underwent bilateral TMJ replacement surgery to ease the pain in her jaw, and is currently having a speedy recovery. She is now the…