Our Story – Humble Beginnings
In 2003, Cure JM co-founders Tom and Shari Hume set up the Foundation’s first-ever DIY fundraiser to seed important new research funding. What was the fundraiser of choice? Considering the couple had young children, a lemonade stand was the perfect fit to launch a rare disease nonprofit during humble beginnings.
This summer, we’re inviting families to kick off summer by hosting their own lemonade stand. It’s a fun, meaningful way to support our ongoing work in JM research and make a difference together.
About Lemons to Lemonade 4 Kids
As parents, patients, and supporting family members, we understand that a juvenile myositis diagnosis can be one of life’s “lemons.” We’ve decided to turn our lemons into sweet lemonade in support of our mission of finding better treatments and a cure for JM.
Watch this video on why and how to participate by hosting your own lemonade stand!
Why Participate?
- Lemonade stands are fun, easy and effective. They also allow our children to participate directly in our mission in a way they don’t always get to.
- Lemonade stands build community and give your neighbors a way to contribute at the most grassroots level. Not only will you represent your city, but you will even be able to represent your block!
- Hosting a lemonade stand is an activity that everyone in the family can join from grandparents to toddlers.
- This is an opportunity to support our mission and give back to our kids before the back-to-school grind begins. End your summer with a fun act of kindness.
How To Participate
- Message Nicky.Geskos@curejm.org with the subject “Lemons To Lemonade.” Nicky will help you every step of the way.
- 5 Steps to Get Started
- Download this pdf flyer & About Us flyer to print and share at your lemonade stand
- Submit photos of your lemonade stand or post to Instagram and tag @curejm
The Carpenter family hopes their efforts will raise awareness for Cure JM and bring hope to families like theirs by turning “Lemons to Lemonade” in the fight against JM! Hear their story and how you to can also host your own lemonade stand this summer. Click here to read the full story.
Looking to donate toward’s our mission and this program’s goal? Click the button below to support our kids.
