A Peek Inside Progress

As the New Year rises, a hopeful horizon brightens for Cure JM. It is with great thanks to our Cure JM community for your extraordinary commitment to funding new research as we move into 2024. Celebrate the achievements with us and review our community’s impact and our goals for the new year.

Jim Minow, Executive Director, updates on recent research breakthroughs, new treatment options, and plans to expand Cure JM’s Clinical Care Network.

Andrew Heaton, Chief Scientific Officer, updates families with the latest information on new treatments on the horizon, including deucravacitinib and vamorolone.

Shannon Malloy, Director of Family and Community Engagement, discusses the latest developments in physician education programs, family education and support programs, and our plans for family connections in the coming year.

Click the image above to watch the informative presentation.

Ellen Stream’s Story: Walking and Quilting for JM Families

Ellen Stream’s love for her granddaughter, Brooklyn, fuels her commitment to the juvenile myositis community. When Brooklyn was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) at two and a half, Ellen faced a wave of fear. Would Brooklyn run and play like other kids? Could she enjoy school, sports, or friendships without the weight of infusions and flare-ups? Those early days brought uncertainty, but Ellen and Brooklyn’s other grandmother built a support system across miles, showing distance doesn’t dim love.

Family holding a Cure JM sign on a beach

Our Story

Cure JM was founded 19 years ago by a small group of volunteers who wanted to change the world for children with a rare disease few had ever heard of—juvenile myositis, or JM.

Cure JM Video Resources

Video Resources

At Cure JM, we want all our information to be accessible to you and your family. We have compiled all of our video resources in one place for you to view at your leisure.

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.

Interested in DIY fundraising but need help?

We’re here to help!

To have your fundraiser matched, add “DIY Match” in the memo of your online gift or check.