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 [...]
Too rainy for a lemonade stand? Here are some fun and creative ways kids on Team Cassie & Friends can raise money and have fun. Try one today and help us make a difference for kids and families affected by Juvenile Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Don't forget: You can help us provide the support and research [...]
Cassie and Friends organized our first-ever advocacy session + workshop in February 2016 - not long before the BC 2017 Election started heating up. Now, as we barrel toward election day on May 9th, we are ready to act - and we need your help! Under the expert guidance of our partners, Arthritis Consumer Experts, Cassie and [...]
ACT NOW: SIGN OUR ONLINE PETITION AT CHANGE.ORG JIA affects approximately 24,000 infants to teens in BC and Canada, or 3 in every 1,000, making it one of the most common causes of chronic disability in children. Ten to 20 percent of children with JIA have Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA), a severe and [...]
Donation marks ten years of dedicated support for kids and families affected by Juvenile Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases in British Columbia and Canada. Cassie and Friends is proud to announce today our $140,000 gift to BC Children’s Hospital to support children and families affected by Juvenile Arthritis – a painful, lifelong condition in [...]
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