My Mission, My Impact

We are continually moved by the creativity and unwavering passion that our families exude in their DIY fundraisers that make our mission possible. My Mission, My Impact is dedicated to spotlighting some incredible events and fundraisers that breathe new life into our continued mission. The families featured have channeled their creative energy and talents to actively participate in our mission of improving care for JM patients on our quest for a cure. Click to gather inspiration from their stories below:

The Carlson’s Ride Strong

Joy and Liv’s Pickleball for a Purpose

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Update. Cure JM Partner Researchers Achieve Three Major Breakthroughs

Cure JM Partner Researchers Unveil Three Major Breakthroughs

Last year, Cure JM and a team of collaborative researchers received a prestigious $2 million grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to advance our understanding of juvenile myositis (JM). The goal? To discover new markers in the blood that could lead to more precise, personalized care for children with JM. We are excited to share some of the early results from this research

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.

Family Day 2026

Update on 2027 National Family Conference and Chapter Family Days

We are excited to announce that the Cure JM National Family Conference will be back in 2025! Join us for three days with world-class JM researchers, engaging sessions for all, and social time to connect with new friends. The 15th Annual Cure JM National Family Conference is taking place June 27th -June 29th, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.

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Cure JM supports families, patients, and the juvenile myositis research community.

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