2027 Cure JM Family Conference

The 16th Cure JM Family Conference is happening June 24th – June 27th, 2027, location TBD. We’re inviting all families affected by juvenile myositis. That means you and your family are invited!

What You Can Expect:

  • Join live sessions on the latest updates from world-renowned researchers and physicians, including Cure JM’s Medical Advisory Board.
  • Connect with other JM families and create lifelong friendships. 
  • Engage in interactive activities for JM kids, teens, young adults, and siblings of all ages, including activities for patients and siblings aged 18-30.
  • Attend our Volunteer Celebration Banquet & Auction.
  • Join the National Walk Strong To Cure JM, our flagship fundraising and community event.

Contact James Tealy if you have any questions at james.tealy@curejm.org.

We look forward to seeing you June 24th – June 27th, 2025, for the 16th Cure JM Family Conference!

2025 Family Conference Finding Hope

Erin and Madi’s Story: Finding Hope at the Cure JM Family Conference

In February 2023, Erin Hicks and her daughter Madi faced a life-altering moment. After a visit to the National Institutes of Health in Seattle, Madi, a vibrant 12-year-old soccer player from Kansas City, Missouri, was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). “We walked out feeling overwhelmed and lost,” Erin recalls. Research fueled panic as Madi’s condition worsened, her energy fading on the soccer field. Hope was slipping away.

Girl leaning against tree

Madi’s Story

Kindergarten is about making friends, learning how to count by two’s, and reading Biscuit books. But for Madi, Kindergarten was not so simple.

Join Cure JM

Membership is free and we’ll connect you with a network of support, encouragement, and resources.

Cure JM supports families, patients, and the juvenile myositis research community.

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