SPECIAL REQUEST: We're asking all of our 5km runners to meet at the Cassie & Friends booth in Charity Village (see below for location) between 9:00-9:15am so that we can all head to the starting line together for a 9:30am start time. Let's show everyone that JA matters by standing together in our C&F team shirts. [...]
Kadi Nicolson is a Physiotherapist in Surrey, BC, who also lives with Juvenile Arthritis. In June, she gave a talk called, How to Navigate Sport, Recreation and JIA, based on her own experiences balancing a passion for sport with chronic pain. Read Kadi’s story below and watch her full talk for more tips. Kadi’s Story: I [...]
On Sunday, May 28, 2017, we hosted our first-ever Cassie & Friends' family meet-up and group hike. Our leaders, Adrienne Dalla-Longa and Allison Brennan, both young adults who live with JIA, led an eager group of kids, parents, grandparents and siblings up to a spectacular viewing spot - Quarry Rock in Deep Cove! This event offered [...]
15 FUNdraising activities that kids can use to support the Cassie + Friends community! 1. Yard Sale You probably have a lot of items around your house that you’re no longer using. Why not sell them in a yard sale to raise money for kids? You can ask your friends and family to donate [...]
In September of 2014, summer ended and our three daughters headed to back school - Anika into grade 4, Jaylene to grade 3 and Claire starting preschool. With school routines starting up again, life seemed back to normal. Then, out of the blue, Jaylene began complaining about a rash she had noticed on her [...]
At first it may feel scary to share your personal story, but letting people know why you're fundraising and how arthritis affects you can be a powerful thing! Here are some ideas for what to write on your personal fundraising page and examples from other superhero kids (and families) who've raised money for JIA with Team Cassie [...]
The best warm up exercises for kids are easy to do, easy to teach and FUN! Games like 'Simon Says' work great for young kids and older kids can try progressive exercises like high knees, butt kicks, walking lunges, side shuffles and jumping jacks. Warm ups are important to improve performance and prevent injury. We found this fun, free [...]
Teens Taking Charge: Andrea’s JIA After being diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis at the age of two, Andrea’s childhood and teen years were much different than those of her peers. Her experiences with doctors’ visits and medications from such a young age forced her to mature faster and understand things her friends could not. In [...]
https://youtu.be/HivCN55N64k GET UP AND GET ACTIVE! Exercise can ease a child’s arthritis pain and help them keep a positive mindset. #RunForIt is our six week run training program designed especially for kids and families who sign up for Team Cassie & Friends in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. Every Monday starting in May 2017, we'll post a [...]
As you probably know, I was inspired to take part in this run by my daughter Cassie, who was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis before she turned two. When she was first diagnosed, my wife, Debbie, and I felt truly alone and would have given almost anything to find other parents who understood what we were [...]
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