Educational Family Events

Cure JM’s mission is built on community. Much of this community is organized at the regional level through chapter events. We’re excited to connect families with JM experts through our upcoming educational events, family days, and regional conferences.

We believe that our progress starts at the local level through these foundational events.

Meet other Cure JM families at an upcoming educational event, family day, or conference in your area. Come together to learn the latest in JM information and meet others who share similar journeys and experiences.

Cure JM Family Day Chicago. Find Your People. Fuel Your Fight.

Chicago, Illinois

Cure JM Chicago Family Day - Lurie Children’s Hospital

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Central

Come together with other Chicago-area JM families for a day that is as inspiring as it is practical. You’ll connect with families who truly understand the ups and downs of living with juvenile myositis. Kids will enjoy fun activities and new friendships, while parents hear directly from Lurie’s best-in-class pediatric rheumatology team about the journey toward better treatment and improved lives. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, connected, and ready to face what’s ahead with fresh hope and practical tools.

Cure JM Family Day Montefiore. Find Your People. Fuel Your Fight.

The Bronx, New York

Cure JM NYC Family Day - Montefiore Children’s Hospital

Saturday, March 28, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern

Come together with other NYC area JM families for a day that is as inspiring as it is practical. You’ll connect with families who truly understand the ups and downs of living with juvenile myositis. Kids will enjoy fun activities and new friendships, while parents hear directly from Montefiore’s best-in-class pediatric rheumatology team about the journey toward better treatment and improved lives. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, connected, and ready to face what’s ahead with fresh hope and practical tools.

Cure JM Family Day Seattle. Find Your People. Fuel Your Fight.

Seattle, Washington

Cure JM PNW Family Day - Seattle Children’s Hospital

Saturday, March 28, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Pacific

Come together with other PNW JM families for a day that is as inspiring as it is practical. You’ll connect with families who truly understand the ups and downs of living with juvenile myositis. Kids will enjoy fun activities and new friendships, while parents hear directly from Seattle’s best-in-class pediatric rheumatology team about the journey toward better treatment and improved lives. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, connected, and ready to face what’s ahead with fresh hope and practical tools.

Cure JM Regional Conference Texas. Find Your People. Fuel Your Fight.

Austin, Texas

Cure JM Texas Regional Conference at Dell Children's Medical Center

Saturday, April 11, 2026, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Central

Come together with other Texas JM families for a day that is as inspiring as it is practical. You’ll connect with families who truly understand the ups and downs of living with juvenile myositis. Kids will enjoy fun activities and new friendships, while parents hear directly from Dell Children’s best-in-class pediatric rheumatology team about the journey toward better treatment and improved lives. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, connected, and ready to face what’s ahead with fresh hope and practical tools.

Ann Arbor, michigan

Cure JM Michigan Family Day at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

Sunday, April 12, 2026, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern

Come together with other Michigan JM families for a day that’s as inspiring as it is practical. From newly diagnosed families to long-term warriors, this event is built for you. You’ll meet other families who just “get it.” You’ll hear from specialists, researchers, and advocates gaining new tools to help navigate daily life with JM. And most importantly, you’ll breathe again alongside other families holding space for strength to take root and grow.

Fairfax, virginia

Cure JM Virginia Family Day at Inova Children's Hospital

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern

Come together with other Inova JM families for a day that is as inspiring as it is practical. You’ll connect with families who truly understand the ups and downs of living with juvenile myositis. Kids will enjoy fun activities and new friendships, while parents hear directly from Inova’s best-in-class pediatric rheumatology team about the journey toward better treatment and improved lives. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, connected, and ready to face what’s ahead with fresh hope and practical tools.

waltham, massachusetts

Cure JM New England Family Day at Boston Children's Waltham

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern

Come together with other New England JM families for a day that is as inspiring as it is practical. You’ll connect with families who truly understand the ups and downs of living with juvenile myositis. Kids will enjoy fun activities and new friendships, while parents hear directly from Boston Children’s best-in-class pediatric rheumatology team about the journey toward better treatment and improved lives. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, connected, and ready to face what’s ahead with fresh hope and practical tools.

Cure JM Regional Conference Carolinas. Find Your People. Fuel Your Fight.

Durham, North Carolina

Cure JM Carolinas Regional Conference at Duke Children’s Health Center

Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central

Come together with other North & South Carolina JM families for a day
that’s as inspiring as it is practical. From newly diagnosed families to
long-term warriors, this event is built for you. You’ll meet other families
who just “get it.” You’ll hear from specialists, researchers, and
advocates gaining new tools to help navigate daily life with JM. And
most importantly, you’ll breathe again alongside other families holding
space for strength to take root and grow.

Cure JM Family Day San Francisco. Find Your People. Fuel Your Fight.

San Francisco, California

Cure JM Nor-Cal Family Day at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital

Sunday, May 17, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Pacific

Come together with other Northern California JM families for a day that is as inspiring as it is practical. You’ll connect with families who truly understand the ups and downs of living with juvenile myositis. Kids will enjoy fun activities and new friendships, while parents hear directly from UCSF Benioff’s best-in-class pediatric rheumatology team about the journey toward better treatment and improved lives. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, connected, and ready to face what’s ahead with fresh hope and practical tools.

Coming Soon

cincinnati, ohio

Cure JM Ohio Family Day at Cincinnati Children's

Coming July 2026

Come together with other Ohio JM families for a day that is as inspiring as it is practical. You’ll connect with families who truly understand the ups and downs of living with juvenile myositis. Kids will enjoy fun activities and new friendships, while parents hear directly from Cincinnati’s best-in-class pediatric rheumatology team about the journey toward better treatment and improved lives. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, connected, and ready to face what’s ahead with fresh hope and practical tools.

new orleans, lousisiana

Cure JM New Orleans Family Day at Manning Children's

Coming August 2026

Come together with other Louisiana JM families for a day that is as inspiring as it is practical. You’ll connect with families who truly understand the ups and downs of living with juvenile myositis. Kids will enjoy fun activities and new friendships, while parents hear directly from Manning’s best-in-class pediatric rheumatology team about the journey toward better treatment and improved lives. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, connected, and ready to face what’s ahead with fresh hope and practical tools.

nashville, tennessee

Cure JM Nashville Family Day at Vanderbilt

Coming August 2026

Come together with other Nashville JM families for a day that is as inspiring as it is practical. You’ll connect with families who truly understand the ups and downs of living with juvenile myositis. Kids will enjoy fun activities and new friendships, while parents hear directly from Vanderbilt’s best-in-class pediatric rheumatology team about the journey toward better treatment and improved lives. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, connected, and ready to face what’s ahead with fresh hope and practical tools.

pittsburgh, pennsylvania

Cure JM Pittsburgh Family Day at Pittsburgh Children's

Coming September 2026

Come together with other PA JM families for a day that is as inspiring as it is practical. You’ll connect with families who truly understand the ups and downs of living with juvenile myositis. Kids will enjoy fun activities and new friendships, while parents hear directly from Pittsburgh Children’s best-in-class pediatric rheumatology team about the journey toward better treatment and improved lives. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, connected, and ready to face what’s ahead with fresh hope and practical tools.

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