Cassie And Friends: A Society For Children With Juvenile Arthritis And Other Rheumatic Diseases is a
Core Health Care Charity located in Vancouver, BC.
Services Provided by Cassie And Friends: A Society For Children With Juvenile Arthritis And Other Rheumatic Diseases
A Parent Emergency Fund at BC Children s Hospital Pediatric Rheumatology Centre to help cover urgent and unexpected costs such as hospital parking, prescriptions,meals and child/family support resources. An Equipment Loan Cupboard to provide families with supportive braces, splints, numbing creams and other aids, allowing them instant access to equipment and the ability to test out products for fit and comfort before making a costly purchase. Canada s first Parent-to-Parent Support program matching families with the supportive help and experience of other parents during times of initial diagnosis, disease flares or any situation where an understanding ear is needed. The Kids on the Block Educational Puppet Show, spreading Juvenile Arthritis Awareness and helping affected kids gain more understanding at school. Now seen by over 15,000 elementary school students and teachers across BC. Canada's largest and BC s only annual Family Day conference offered at no-cost to parents, children and extended family members affected by juvenile arthritis and other pediatric rheumatic diseases.
