Upcoming Regional Events and Fundraisers
August
Evening Under the Stars with Don Middlebrook and the Pearl Divers
Saturday, August 5th, 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Spikes Beach Grill
310 Eastlake Drive
Warsaw, Indiana 46580
There are tables in the sand, VIP tables on the deck or you can just come and listen to the music. Table space is limited, so please reserve yours now! They will go quickly. $500 for a reserved table of 8. Includes an AMAZING seafood buffet. $25 for open tent seating with a BBQ buffet. $10 to come and listen to the music. Doors open at 5:00pm.
For more information, contact Kristine Alderfer at 317-402-0764 or .
Flea Market to Benefit Cure JM
Saturday, August 19th, 9:00am - 4:00pm
St John Lutheran School
4939 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
For more information about attending the event or setting up your own table, please contact Sharon Ortega at .
September
Annual Yard Sale to Benefit Cure JM
September 8th - 10th
2125 Vernon Road
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
CLEAN UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!! For each of the past five years we have raised over $5,000 hosting a simple yard sale with the donated items of friends. If you are able to attend or donate any items, please contact Cure JM Advisory Council member Julie Shevlin at .
A Rare Affair: Dinner, Dancing, and Silent Auction
Saturday, September 23rd, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Globe Hill at Ronnybrook Farm
Pine Plains, NY
For more information contact
or visit www.coltonsxycause.com/
D.C. Chapter Annual Educational Event
Saturday, September 23rd, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cherrydale Baptist Church
3910 Lorcom Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Washington D.C. Chapter Family Social & Educational Event. The half-day event will be on September 23rd. Based on feedback from YOU, our D.C.-area families, this year’s event will have more social time, both before and after the event for families who are interested. This is a drop-in event, so feel free to come for any part of the day that works for your family.
- Pre-Event Social time starts at 10AM for anyone that wishes to come early and meet other Cure JM families and socialize in a casual environment before the event starts. Coffee will be served.
- Noon-1PM - Complimentary lunch. During the lunch, Cure JM Executive Director Jim Minow will give a brief update on the latest in Cure JM’s research and other programs. Washington D.C. Chapter President Michelle Best will also give an update on upcoming D.C. Chapter Events.
- 1:00pm-3:00pm - Three brief educational presentations from physicians and researchers on topics of interest to Cure JM families. More details coming soon.
- Post-Event Social time until 4:00pm - families who wish are invited to stay for additional social time after the event until 4:00pm.
October
2nd Annual Seattle Walk Strong to Cure JM™ Family Fun Event and Fundraising Walk
Saturday, October 7th
Marymoor Park, Velodrome
6046 West Lake
Sammamish Pkwy NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Registration opens 9:00am. Walk Festivities begin 10:00am. Contact for more information.
Inaugural Florida Walk Strong to Cure JM™ Family Fun Event and Fundraising Walk
Saturday, October 7th
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
3401 S Hiawassee Road
Orlando, FL 32835
Registration opens 9:00am. Walk Festivities begin 10:00am. Contact for more information.
Louisiana Chapter Meet & Greet
Sunday, October 8th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fellowship Church
14363 Hwy 73
Prairieville, Louisiana 70769
Join us for a family-fun afternoon with other Cure JM families! Complimentary burgers, pulled-pork sandwiches, desserts, and more will be served. There will be activities for kids and teens, and grandparents are welcome too. Cure JM Executive Director Jim Minow will also present an update on the latest JM research and initiatives for 2017 and 2018. This is a “drop-in” event and families can come and go as needed. For more information or to RSVP, contact Louisiana Chapter Vice President Sheila Harvey at .
Inaugural Massachusetts Walk Strong to Cure JM™ Family Fun Event and Fundraising Walk
Sunday, October 15th
The Arboretum at Green Hill Park
50 Skyline Drive
Worcester, MA 01605
Registration opens 9:00am. Walk Festivities begin 10:00am. Contact for more information.
2nd Annual Chicago Chapter Family Educational Conference
Saturday, October 28th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ambria College
Hoffman Estates, IL
Dr. Megan Curran and Dr. Kaveh Ardalan from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago will be presenting on topics of interest to Cure JM families. More information to follow. RSVP to .
Minnesota Chapter Kickoff Celebration and Educational Event
Sunday, October 29th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital South Building
Wilf Family Center on the 2nd Floor/Lobby Floor
2450 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
This fun afternoon will include complimentary food, kids' activities, and teen social time. Dr. Colleen Correll of the University of Minnesota will speak about topics of interest to Cure JM families, including her project to collect parent and patient feedback to prioritize the top research priorities of Cure JM families. Cure JM Executive Director Jim Minow will also present an update on the latest JM research and initiatives for 2017 and 2018. This is a "drop in" event, and families should feel free to come and go as needed. Please RVSP to .
November
Christmas Shop for Cure JM
Saturday, November 4th, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sacred Heart Elementary School
135 N Harrison Street
Warsaw, IN 46580
For more information, contact or visit our Facebook page.
Greater Dallas-Fort Worth and North Texas Walk Strong to Cure JM™ Family Fun Event and Fundraising Walk
Saturday November 11th
River Legacy Park
701 NE Green Oaks Blvd.
Arlington, TX 76006
Registration opens 9:00am. Walk Festivities begin 10:00am. Contact for more information.
CrowdRise Holiday Challenge - Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 28th, 12:01AM - Midnight (EST)
This is a "virtual" event, so you can participate without ever leaving your home. Contact to join the fun.
January, 2018
Houston Walk Strong to Cure JM™ Family Fun Event and Fundraising Walk
Saturday, January 13th, 2018
Rob Fleming Park
6055 Creekside Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77389
Spring, 2018
Central Texas Walk Strong to Cure JM™ Family Fun Event and Fundraising Walk
More information coming soon!
May, 2018
Chicago Walk Strong to Cure JM™ Family Fun Event and Fundraising Walk
More information coming soon!
June, 2018
Cure JM Foundation 12th Annual National Family Conference
June 29th-July 1st, 2018
Washington, D.C.
Save the date! Conference activities begin Friday morning June 29 and will conclude Sunday afternoon July 1. More information coming soon! For questions contact .
September, 2018
New York Walk Strong to Cure JM™ Family Fun Event and Fundraising Walk
More information coming soon!
Would you like to host your own fundraiser to support Cure JM Foundation? Make sure you check out our Fundraising Ideas and Fundraising Guidelines. Email to get started today!
