2024 Cure JM Advocates Scholarship Announcement

The Cure JM Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 Cure JM Advocate Scholarships.  These scholarships recognize outstanding individuals who have impacted the JM community through their volunteer and leadership efforts. They have inspired the JM community by overcoming adversity while empowering others to do the same.  These scholarships also recognize exceptional academic achievements.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to everyone who submitted their applications and shared their incredible journeys with us.  Each applicant was remarkable, and we wish we could support all of them.  We were able to add a fourth scholarship and are pleased to announce the following exceptional scholarship recipients:

Cure JM Foundation Advocate Scholarship in honor of Dr. Lauren M. Pachman: 

Recipient:  Cooper Cantrelle

Incoming Senior at Auburn University

Biomedical Sciences / Pre-Med Major

Cure JM Foundation Advocate Scholarship in honor of Dr. Ann M. Reed:

Recipient:  Catie Beth Caldwell

Incoming Freshman at Oklahoma State University

Pre-Health Major

Cure JM Foundation Advocate Scholarship in honor of Dr. Lisa G. Rider:

Recipient:  Maya Rogers

PhD Candidate in Social Psychology at University of Minnesota

Cure JM Foundation Advocate Scholarship:

Recipient:  Landon Amaba

Incoming Sophomore at University of Florida

Electrical Engineering Major 

These scholarships are made possible by personal donations from founders and prior board members to empower the next generation of advocates to lead the fight against JM.

You can learn more about this scholarship program and eligibility requirements here.

Sari's Story of Hope

Sari’s Story

Sari’s pain began in September of 2018, during gymnastics practice. It started in her shoulder. She didn’t give it much thought. But then it worsened,

Parrish’s Story

We would like to introduce a one-of-a-kind, competitive, and determined young man, named Parrish. His story of resiliency and hope is one that will resonate with many of us in the Cure JM family. Parrish faced many challenges in his journey with JM, but found hope and support in his family and the Cure JM community. We are pleased to now share his experience to help others facing the same struggles during Myositis Awareness Month.

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

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