Family News

Family News

The Cure JM Foundation produces a monthly newsletter with the latest news and updates about juvenile myositis. Please click below to read past issues of the Family News.

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Family News: June 2025

Family News: May 2025

Family News: April 2025

Family News: March 2025

Family News: February 2025

Family News: January 2025

Family News: December 2024

Alex Hackney’s Story

Despite battling juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) as a child, Alex Hackney never envisioned becoming a marathon runner, let alone completing prestigious races like the Chicago and New York Marathons. With over 15 years of grappling with JDM, Alex recently completing her third marathon and found closure and perspective in Chicago.

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