This is Clark - a brave hockey lover from Sarnia, diagnosed with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Here are a few words from his parents about his journey today: Throughout his battle, Clark has been on a rollercoaster ride with highs and lows. He has experienced different stages of medications that have provided various results [...]
This is Charlotte - a sweet, strong, yoga-loving six year old from Woodstock, ON. Charlotte was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Enthesitis-related Arthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis Flares, and is monitored for uveitis. She doesn’t respond to typical medications. She requires daily physiotherapy and the support of orthotics, ankle braces, and medications. Charlotte's Story: “Charlotte was [...]
Anonymous donor challenges Team Cassie and Friends to rally in support of kids and families. Team Cassie and Friends has just been given a giant boost to our fundraising. An anonymous donor has committed to match dollar-for-dollar every donation made up to $50,000 until the end of July 2019. Even if you are not [...]
Why do we do anything we do here at Cassie and Friends? This update from Dr. Jaime Guzman of BC Children's Hospital (who is now on leg #5 of a 1254km fundraising bike ride from Lake Louise to Vancouver in support of children with Juvenile Arthritis) sums it up perfectly... "For the Kids!" Support [...]
"I am hoping our daughter will be able to meet other girls her age with arthritis." "Willing to do anything to learn more about JIA." "We are hoping to connect with other families that have been through the hard time of arthritis and are trying to have a normal childhood for their child." "Oh [...]
Day 1 Under clear skies and magnificent views of the Lake Louise Glacier an intrepid group of riders representing Canada, Germany, Italy, Mexico and The Netherlands started the 2019 UCAN Ride4Kids. Attendants to the Childhood Arthritis and Beyond Conference enthusiastically bid farewell to the riders and after an inspiring speech by David Porte, Chairman [...]
Road trip Alert! Starting Monday, April 29th, Cassie + Friends at School Puppet program will tour ten Calgary-area elementary schools to educate over 2500 students, parents and educators about Juvenile Arthritis and help affected kids at school. The tour is part of a huge push we are making to expand our Cassie and Friends' [...]
We are so excited to announce that Canadian Olympic Snowboarder, Spencer O'Brien will be the keynote speaker for our upcoming Edmonton Family Day conference on Saturday, May4th at the Lister Centre, University of Alberta. REGISTER NOW. As you will hear in the clip below, Spencer is a true inspiration to any kid, teen or [...]
As part of World Rheumatic Disease Day (WoRD Day), Cassie + Friends is announcing the official launch of our Youth Leadership Committee - a group of six young adults living with rheumatic conditions who will champion new C+F initiatives to support teens and young adults through major transitional stages of life, such as: Beginning or [...]
Author: Zoya Jiwa, YLC Program Designer and founder of As We Are Style - a blog about facing health challenges with courage and style. Last weekend, Cassie + Friends’ Youth Leadership Committee got together for our first team retreat on a surprisingly sunny afternoon (thank you, Vancouver!) with a lot of excitement and a BIG [...]
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