Winnipeg Event Raises Awareness for Juvenile Arthritis
Upcoming Winnipeg event aims to bring awareness to juvenile arthritis
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In Winnipeg, a fundraising run/walk organized by Cassie + Friends aims to raise $30,000 and increase awareness about juvenile arthritis, which affects approximately 25,000 children across Canada. Eleven-year-old Rosalie Leschyson, who has battled polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, emphasizes the importance of support for affected children.
- 01Rosalie Leschyson was diagnosed with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis nearly five years ago, affecting multiple joints.
- 02Cassie + Friends provides support for families from diagnosis through to adult care, including mobility aids and financial assistance.
- 03The organization is hosting its second annual fundraising run/walk in Winnipeg to support the juvenile arthritis community.
- 04Rosalie is currently in medicated remission, receiving monthly infusions of tocilizumab.
- 05The event aims to raise $30,000 to help children with juvenile arthritis feel less isolated.
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In Winnipeg, Cassie + Friends is organizing its second annual fundraising run/walk to raise awareness and funds for juvenile arthritis, a condition affecting approximately 25,000 children across Canada. Eleven-year-old Rosalie Leschyson, who has lived with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis for nearly five years, shares her journey of diagnosis and treatment. After enduring months of pain and multiple medical appointments, Rosalie is now in medicated remission, receiving monthly infusions of tocilizumab. Cassie + Friends supports families throughout their journey, providing resources such as mobility aids and financial assistance for travel and treatment. The upcoming event aims to raise $30,000 to ensure that children like Rosalie do not feel alone in their battle against arthritis. Rosalie hopes that increased awareness will help other kids return to their normal lives, pain-free.
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The event will provide financial support and resources for families dealing with juvenile arthritis, helping to alleviate some of their burdens.
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