GEMs

GEMs

Join a community changing what’s possible for children with juvenile myositis.

GEMs is Cure JM’s community of monthly supporters who believe every child deserves better treatments, expert care, and a healthier future.

By Giving Every Month, GEMs provide the steady support that helps advance research, strengthen care, equip families with trusted resources, and keep progress moving throughout the year.

When you become a GEM, you become part of a community committed to standing with children and families every month.

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


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
  • Paul & Taylor Beeler
  • Patrice Brown
  • William Brown
  • Christina and Edward Burke
  • Matthew Carlson
  • Keith Carpenter
  • Rosalie Davis
  • Love-Anne Feather
  • Tracy Gullett
  • William (Champ) & Deborah Hardee
  • Melinda Hanrahan
  • Peter Reichard and Linda Hiatt
  • Kimberly & Ed Kalletta
  • Sasha and Marcus Kloos
  • Elise Leonard-Demick
  • Nancy Lew
  • Ryan & Ayano Loren
  • Melanie Figueredo Marsh
  • Ryan McCrone
  • Stephanie McMaster
  • George Mowbray
  • Susan Nieman
  • Tom Peterson
  • Deborah Pierre
  • Cynthia Robinson
  • Heike Ruelle
  • James and Judith Sall
  • Lyttleton and Nadine Shurland
  • Timothy Silver
  • Tracey Sykes
  • Brandi Sutton
  • Terry Tobin

We proudly recognize our Grandparent GEMS below:

  • Suzanne Becker
  • June Bowers
  • Lori and Joe Kania
  • Gary and Vicki Link
  • Susana Morini
  • Karen Norling
  • Harriet Sharkey-Ingoglia (Great Aunt)
  • Mike and Francine Mule (Great Uncle & Aunt)
  • Joel and Laurel Reed
  • Terry Tobin

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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.

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