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There are many ways to support children and families living with rheumatic disease. Whether you’re looking to give, volunteer, partner, or participate, your involvement helps strengthen programs, advance research, and build a more connected, supportive community.
Every contribution — big or small — plays a role in improving care, creating opportunities, and ensuring no child or family feels alone in their journey.
By getting involved, you become part of something bigger: a network of people committed to making a lasting impact where it matters most.
“Getting involved gave us a way to give back and support other families going through similar experiences.”
— Parent, Cassie + Friends Community
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Why Your Involvement Matters
Community support plays a vital role in advancing care, funding research, and providing resources for families and youth. Every action contributes to stronger programs, greater awareness, and improved outcomes.
“Cassie + Friends has been our primary—and only—support system. It’s reliable, created by a parent who went through this with their own child and worked tirelessly to gather and share knowledge about JIA… with everything thoughtfully compiled on the website has been a true blessing. We’ve never felt alone.”
— Parent, Cassie + Friends Community
Impact Connection
Support from individuals, families, and partners powers everything we do—from connecting newly diagnosed families to support, to delivering Family Days and education sessions across the country, to advancing research that improves care and drives toward a cure.
Our community shows up in powerful ways. Parent and youth ambassadors share their experiences to guide and support others. Volunteers help lead local run/walks, support Family Days, and build community in their regions. Together, they are reducing isolation, strengthening families, and helping more kids access the care they need—sooner.
This is more than support. It’s a movement to ensure no child faces juvenile arthritis alone—and that every family has access to the tools, knowledge, and care they need.
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There’s no single path to making a difference. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, or partner, you can get involved in a way that fits your time, interests, and goals.
You might support through a one-time or monthly gift, lend your time at events or programs, share your professional expertise, or help raise awareness within your network. Organizations and partners can collaborate to expand impact through sponsorship, advocacy, or strategic support.
Every role matters. Whether you’re contributing occasionally or taking on a more active role, your involvement helps move programs forward and strengthens the community as a whole.
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Be part of Canada’s only national run/walk supporting kids with juvenile arthritis.
Join over 1,000 participants across the country raising $350,000+ each year—supporting families today and driving research forward.
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From mentorship to real-world resources, our programs are designed to help young people navigate life with rheumatic disease—building confidence, independence, and connection along the way.