6.5 million people are affected by arthritis in Canada and about 24,000 of them are children.
Cassie + Friends is just for them.
Kids like Audrey (pictured right) – diagnosed at just 18 months – need our help to make sure their health and futures are a priority, even beyond the dedicated care from their families and healthcare teams.
Kids get arthritis…period.
We want to change the conversation from ‘kids get arthritis too’ to a clear and compelling call to government, healthcare, schools and the wider community to recognize and resource Juvenile Arthritis for what it is – one of the most common causes of chronic disability in kids in Canada and a major threat to children’s health and lives.
Our goal is to develop a Canada-wide action plan that ensures the 24,000 affected youth in Canada get:
Diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible
World-class care and access to medications
A vibrant community of support and education
Research for a cure
To get there, we need your voice and your support. You are a vital part of our community.
Some easy ways to get started are to:
Read Audrey’s full story here
Make a donation
Join our Monthly Donors Circle (this has been a hugely important source of stability during COVID-19, allowing us to stay active and be there for families)
Sign up to run or walk with Team Cassie + Friends
Organize a presentation at your/your child’s school
Sincerely,
Jennifer Wilson
Executive Director
