Cali-Jay is a 3 year old little girl who was diagnosed with Cri du Chat syndrome and a chromosomal imbalance in July 2025.
From the moment of diagnosis, her world changed. It explained why milestones other children reach so easily have been such a hard-fought battle for her—especially walking.
At three years old, Cali-Jay is not yet walking independently and relies on specialized ankle braces to keep her joints stable. Her doctor has emphasized how critical it is for her to walk before the age of 4 to give her the best possible chance at a high quality of life. Every step forward now truly matters.
She is incredibly fortunate to be accepted into the Canadian Centre for Development in Calgary—the only centre of its kind in Western Canada.
Through intensive therapy, they’ve seen hope turn into real progress. In October, Cali-Jay took her very first wobbly steps, a moment that left her parents and the entire physio team in tears. For the first time, they could see her determination turn into possibility.
Unfortunately her treatments aren’t covered by Alberta Health, and each three-week stay costs her family over $10,000 for therapy, travel, and housing. Still, they see how badly their little girl wants this. They see her watching other children run and play—especially her little brother—and longing to join them.
Every child deserves a chance to succeed, and are so grateful for any support you can offer as we fight for hers.
Lodge 43 will be donating $2 for every burger sold in March.
We can accept additional cash donations or you can etransfer directly to the family at
Please accept a big thank you from the family of sweet Cali-Jay
TROPIC LIKE IT’S HOT
Cali-Jay requested spicy so we kicked it up a notch!
This month our crunchy chicken burger is tossed in a buffalo hot sauce & ranch mix giving this burger a smooth and spicy kick!
We’ve topped this burger with a slice of cheddar cheese, 2 strips of bacon and a pineapple ring for a tropical heat flavour you are going to crave All. Month. Long.
See you soon Lakers!!
