Welcome to our first Cocoa & Connection Night! It can feel isolating to be a youth with JIA, Lupus or any other rheumatic disease. At times, it can be difficult to relate to your peers, and it’s easy to feel misunderstood. That’s why we’re hosting a Cocoa & Connection Event, on February 15th, from 4-5 […]
Cassie + Friends Summer Refresher Youth Event We're so excited to be back with another Youth Mentorship Connection Event, this time with a summer twist! Grab your favourite summer drink and join us for a casual online get-together where we'll swap summer stories, share fall plans and chat about anything that's on your [...]
Cassie + Friends National Mentoring Day Virtual Connection Event Mentorship can make a significant difference in a child or teen's ability to cope with rheumatic disease. On October 27, join C+F's Youth Mentorship Program crew to celebrate the power of mentorship this #NationalMentoringDay. You'll get to meet other youth who understand what it's like [...]
Talking about your rheumatic disease with friends can be tough - but you’re not alone and C+F youth mentors can help! This WORD Day (March 18th at 4pm PST / 7pm EST), join us for a real talk on having conversations about your diagnosis. Whether you’ve never told anyone or want to get better at […]
We're back for part 2! Cassie + Friends' youth mentors are back with another workshop for students, this time about how to write effective scholarship and bursary applications! Led by youth mentor, Ciara Mahaffy (who secured $85,000+ in scholarships!) and other scholarship recipients, this session will teach you how to: Use storytelling, tone, and [...]
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