I was diagnosed with JIA 25 years ago. Twenty-five years ago I was 13 years old and newly diagnosed with JIA or as it was known in my day, JRA (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis). When I was a teen I found a lot of peer support through a Juvenile Arthritis Physiotherapy program, which is why [...]
It's #JuvenileArthritisAwarenessMonth, what can I do to help? To make it easy for you to get involved, we've put together 5 Simple Ways to Recognize Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. From educating classmates to participating in fundraising events (such as our Cassie + Friends Run/Walk for Juvenile Arthritis- check out #1), we have the opportunity [...]
I don’t know if there can be a ‘typical’ journey for a young child who receives a Juvenile Arthritis diagnosis. But this is Linden’s story so far. When Linden got sick at 18 months old, we thought it was just a cold. But then came an unusual rash and his walking deteriorated. We visited [...]
***MEDICAL ADVISORY UPDATE: COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE + SAFETY DATA*** It has been a while since we have provided a COVID update, and we know a lot has been happening for children and youth with arthritis and rheumatic diseases, and their families. It has been a challenging time for so many, and difficult to keep up [...]
Hello, my name is Grace Parker Palidwor. I was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis when I was 18 months old. In the first few years of my diagnosis, I don’t remember much except that I believed that every child was exactly like me. I believed that all my friends woke up with stiff joints [...]
We need 319 youth and parents to help us understand how we can best support kids and families to be RESILIENT in the face of Juvenile Arthritis. Take the survey to share your experiences now: JIA Survey If you’re like many youth and parents in our community, managing the pain [...]
Congratulations to Tyler Mah and Natasha Trehan, recipients of the 2021 Cassie + Friends National Youth Leader Awards! Read Tyler and Natasha's full bios and project descriptions below. Interested in being considered for an award in 2022? To learn more about the Youth Leader Awards [...]
The Cassie + Friends Care & Research Network (CREW) launched in November 2021 as an opportunity for Pediatric Rheumatology clinics in Canada to access up to $15,000 in funding towards improving the care experience at their clinic or advancements in research. To kick off CREW, we've highlighted stories from members of our CREW - [...]
Will you join Mark as part of our CREW? There are lots of ways to show your support for the Juvenile Arthritis community on #GivingTuesday – like, share, educate and, of course, donate. To get inspired, we thought you might like to meet Mark from our Vancouver CREW. On Nov 30th, we hope you’ll join [...]
Will you join Dr. Batthish as part of our CREW? In anticipation of #GivingTuesday, we’re very excited to introduce you to Dr. Michelle Batthish, our new Research Chair and one of the driving forces behind the Cassie + Friends Care and Research Network - or CREW for short! Read below why Dr. Batthish urges [...]
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