GEMs

GEMs

Are you a JM Grandparent? Read more and celebrate our Grandparent GEMs here.

GEMs is Cure JM’s monthly giving community. The name reflects a simple idea: Giving Every Month to provide steady, year-round support for children and families living with Juvenile Myositis.

Monthly giving allows Cure JM to plan ahead, respond consistently to family needs, and sustain progress in research, care, and support throughout the year.


Why Monthly Giving Matters

Families living with Juvenile Myositis do not experience JM in one-time moments. Monthly giving helps ensure Cure JM’s work is steady, reliable, and responsive.

Monthly support helps Cure JM:

  • Be present for families throughout the year, not just during campaigns
  • Sustain research and clinical care efforts that improve diagnosis and treatment
  • Provide ongoing education, connection, and support for children and families

What It Means to Be a GEM

GEMs are individuals who choose to support Cure JM through a recurring monthly gift.

There are no tiers required to participate, and any monthly amount makes a meaningful difference over time. Being a GEM is about consistency and commitment, not comparison.

All GEMs are part of Cure JM’s monthly giving program.


💎 Cure JM GEMs

We gratefully recognize the following members of the GEM community:

  • Trina Anvelink
  • Kevin and Kori Atwood
  • Kelly Barker
  • Patrice Brown
  • William Brown
  • Matthew Carlson
  • Rosalie Davis
  • Tracy Gullett
  • William (Champ) & Deborah Hardee
  • Melinda Hanrahan
  • Peter Reichard and Linda Hiatt
  • Kimberly & Ed Kalletta
  • Sasha and Marcus Kloos
  • Elise Leonard-Demick
  • Ryan & Ayano Loren
  • Melanie Figueredo Marsh
  • Ryan McCrone
  • Stephanie McMaster
  • George Mowbray
  • Susan Nieman
  • Deborah Pierre
  • Cynthia Robinson
  • Heike Ruelle
  • James and Judith Sall
  • Lyttleton and Nadine Shurland
  • Timothy Silver
  • Tracey Sykes
  • Brandi Sutton

We proudly recognize our Grandparent GEMS below:

  • Lori and Joe Kania
  • Gary and Vicki Link
  • Susana Morini
  • Harriet Sharkey-Ingoglia (Great Aunt)
  • Mike and Francine Mule (Great Uncle & Aunt)

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

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