Exercise and Juvenile Myositis

In this presentation, Dr. Laura Tasan explains the importance of exercise for JM patients. Since JM children suffer from endurance and fatigue issues, exercise for JM kids is a safe form of “medicine” to counter the effects of the disease on a JM patient’s muscles.

May 2025 Town Hall, Dr. Ardalan

Tapering Medication

Cure JM hosted a special Town Hall featuring Dr. Kaveh Ardalan, Co-Director of the Duke Children’s Myositis Center, a Cure JM Center of Excellence. The

Walk Strong 2025 March Town Hall

Cure JM 2025: The Road Ahead

Hear a Critical Update from our Executive Director and learn more about WHY and HOW we Walk Strong Together. Featuring Cure JM Executive Director, Jim Minow, Director of Development and Community Engagement, Shannon Malloy, Board Member and Southern California Walk Chair, Zack Harrison, and Chapter & Walk Manager, Nicole Ryba.

Love Letter to a grandparent

Love Letter to My Grandparents

Dear NaNa & PaPa, I appreciate all the love you have given me throughout my life. From the very beginning, you have been my biggest supporters, and

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