Events
Join us. Get involved. Make an impact.
Cassie + Friends hosts and supports a range of events that bring the community together, raise awareness, and generate critical funding for programs and research. These events play a central role in advancing the organization’s mission—creating opportunities for connection, amplifying the voices of children and families, and increasing understanding of pediatric rheumatic diseases.
From large-scale fundraising initiatives to local community gatherings, each event offers a meaningful way to get involved, build momentum, and make a tangible impact. Together, these shared experiences help strengthen the community while driving forward the work that supports children and families across Canada.
Upcoming Events
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Sat, October 17, 2026 – 1:00 pm
Online Workshop
Telling Your Story – Workshop on Writing Effective Applications
Living with a rheumatic disease shapes your experiences in unique ways, but knowing how to communicate those experiences in an application isn’t always easy. Join Cassie + Friends for this workshop called: Telling Your Story: Workshop on Writing Effective Applications, where you will learn practical tips for strengthening university, college,…
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Sat, November 7, 2026 – 9:30 am
The HUB, McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L8 Canada
Hamilton Family Day – Learn. Connect. Move.
Registration for this event is now full. Families receiving care through McMaster Children’s, London Health Centre and surrounding communities are warmly invited to join our Hamilton Family Day Interest List. If additional spaces become available, we’ll do our best to welcome more families. Join the Interest List. We know how…
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Thu, November 26, 2026 – 4:30 pm
Virtual Education Session
Beyond the Physical: Supporting Mental Health in Children and Young People With Rheumatic Disease
Living with rheumatic disease can affect more than physical health. Pain, fatigue, treatment, uncertainty, and everyday challenges can also impact a child or young person’s mental health and well-being. Join us for a practical session exploring the connection between physical and emotional health, with strategies to help children and teens…
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Sat, January 16, 2027 – 1:00 pm
Online Workshop
Telling Your Story – Workshop on Writing Effective Scholarship Applications
Building on our first Telling Your Story: Writing Effective Applications workshop, Part 2 takes a deeper dive into scholarship applications and how to make your story stand out. Living with a rheumatic disease can shape your experiences in unique ways. But knowing how to talk about those experiences in a…
#WhyRun Stories
Read inspirational #WhyRun stories and testimonials from families who engage, support and help build awareness.
“We don’t just show up to run—we show up for our kids, for answers, and for a future with less pain. Being part of this community reminds us we’re not alone.”
— Parent Participant
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Fundraise With Us
Create your own fundraising event.
Help support Cassie + Friends research, advocacy and ongoing initiatives for families and youth dealing with rheumatic disease. Create your own event, rally your community, and help make a difference for kids living with rheumatic disease.