This Giving Tuesday, Gifts of All Sizes Can Help Kids Be Pain-Free!

Every day, thousands of children, teens, and young adults across Canada live with Juvenile Arthritis (JA) and rheumatic diseases. From painful infusions and weekly injections to the emotional toll of living with a chronic illness, these kids are forced to endure more than most of us can imagine.

This year, we’re inviting you to join us in bringing hope, comfort, and support to youth living with rheumatic disease and their families.

With your help, we can:

  • Provide tools like numbing creams and injection support kits to make treatments less painful.
  • Offer emotional support through teddy bears, peer mentors, and community events.
  • Connect and empower families with the resources they need to feel less alone.

This giving season, help us give the #GiftofHope to youth and families affected by childhood rheumatic disease by selecting items from our wish list that will be used to support kids in treatment, provide comfort during difficult hospital stays, and help youth and their families feel less alone in their journey.

Select an item from the list below, and your gift will directly help children and families navigating rheumatic disease across Canada. A tax receipt will be issued for your donation.

$25 provides quality sunscreen for a child with painful photosensitivity and rashes caused by their rheumatic condition, giving them the opportunity to safely enjoy the outdoors.

Donate $25

$45 provides a “Cassie Cares” Teddy Bear and heartfelt letter to a newly diagnosed child and their family, offering comfort and reminding them they’re not alone.

Donate $45

$60 provides numbing cream to make injections, infusions and blood draws a little less painful. Every extra bit of comfort counts.

Donate $60

$75 provides a “Buzzy Bee” unit, a small but powerful tool that helps to numb the pain of injections. As one parent shares, “The Buzzy Bee has made a bigger difference than I anticipated. Access to this tool has made a big impact on my daughter and our family.”

Donate $75

$100 provides a youth with a pain-relief kit that includes numbing creams, shot blockers, and encouraging, youth-inspired tips and strategies to make weekly injections less stressful for a child with JA. Every shot will get a little easier with your support.

Donate $100

$150 connects a child or teen with a trained peer mentor, giving them encouragement, understanding, and hope for a brighter future. Peer mentors make a powerful difference in helping prepare youth navigate the physical and emotional challenges of JA.

Donate $150

$350 outfits a child with custom orthotics and quality running shoes, so they can run, climb, and play despite their arthritis.

Donate $350

$500 helps us to translate vital educational resources into different languages, ensuring every family has access to life-changing support.

Donate $500

$1,000 sends a family of four to a Cassie + Friends Family Day, where they’ll connect with others, learn about Juvenile Arthritis, and make joyful memories together.

Donate $1,000

$2,500 makes you a “Champion for Youth”, empowering a young person with leadership training and advocacy skills to elevate their voice and make an impact in our community.

Donate $2,500

$2,500 earns you recognition as a “Champion for Kids” partner by restocking vital equipment and aids at your local rheumatology clinic. Your support provides families with injection support items, gift cards, and essentials, reducing out-of-pocket expenses for families in need.

Donate $2,500