Connects & Conversations

We are excited to share upcoming regional and virtual community events that support our mission.

This page is your single stop for “being in the know” on upcoming regional events, online patient and family support meetings, and educational symposiums happening in person and online.

Join us in connecting with other families!

in-person event

March 18-21, 2026 Sebring, Florida (Sebring International Raceway)

Families near race locations are invited to join Professional Race-car Driver Austin Krainz in his VIP section at IMSA 2026. Enjoy a day at the track, see the Cure JM race car up close, connect with other families, and be part of the excitement. RSVP through the form and we’ll coordinate the details.

Online Event

Are you a mom navigating the challenges of raising a child with a rare disease? You’re not alone. At Cure JM, we are a “family of families,” and we understand that the journey of caring for a child with juvenile myositis comes with unique challenges, uncertainties, and triumphs.

That’s why we invite you to join Moms’ Connect, a dedicated space where you can find understanding, encouragement, and connection with other moms who truly understand what you’re going through.

Our Moms’ Connect calls provide a safe and supportive environment where you can openly share your experiences, ask questions, offer advice, and connect with other incredible moms. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, practical tips for managing JM, or simply a group of women who “get it,” this is the place for you. 

Online Event

Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern

The Cure JM Grandparent Connect group is the platform for learning and bonding for all grandparents of patients living with juvenile myositis. Connect with other grandparents and learn how to provide support to families along their JM journeys.

Online Event

Being a dad of a child with a rare disease can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Cure JM, we understand the ups and downs that come with caring for a child with juvenile myositis, and we know how valuable it is to connect with others who get it.

Dads’ Connect is a space for fathers to share experiences, swap practical tips, ask questions, and support one another through the challenges of JM. Whether you’re looking for guidance, encouragement, or simply a community of dads who understand, this is your place to connect and recharge.

Register Here ->

Online Event

Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern

The Cure JM Grandparent Connect group is the platform for learning and bonding for all grandparents of patients living with juvenile myositis. Connect with other grandparents and learn how to provide support to families along their JM journeys.

Online Event

Are you a mom navigating the challenges of raising a child with a rare disease? You’re not alone. At Cure JM, we are a “family of families,” and we understand that the journey of caring for a child with juvenile myositis comes with unique challenges, uncertainties, and triumphs.

That’s why we invite you to join Moms’ Connect, a dedicated space where you can find understanding, encouragement, and connection with other moms who truly understand what you’re going through.

Our Moms’ Connect calls provide a safe and supportive environment where you can openly share your experiences, ask questions, offer advice, and connect with other incredible moms. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, practical tips for managing JM, or simply a group of women who “get it,” this is the place for you. 

in-person event

May 1–3, 2026 Monterey, California (WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca)

Families near race locations are invited to join Professional Race-car Driver Austin Krainz in his VIP section at IMSA 2026. Enjoy a day at the track, see the Cure JM race car up close, connect with other families, and be part of the excitement. RSVP through the form and we’ll coordinate the details.

Online Event

Are you a mom navigating the challenges of raising a child with a rare disease? You’re not alone. At Cure JM, we are a “family of families,” and we understand that the journey of caring for a child with juvenile myositis comes with unique challenges, uncertainties, and triumphs.

That’s why we invite you to join Moms’ Connect, a dedicated space where you can find understanding, encouragement, and connection with other moms who truly understand what you’re going through.

Our Moms’ Connect calls provide a safe and supportive environment where you can openly share your experiences, ask questions, offer advice, and connect with other incredible moms. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, practical tips for managing JM, or simply a group of women who “get it,” this is the place for you. 

Online Event

Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern

The Cure JM Grandparent Connect group is the platform for learning and bonding for all grandparents of patients living with juvenile myositis. Connect with other grandparents and learn how to provide support to families along their JM journeys.

in-person event

June 5–7, 2026 Lexington, Ohio (Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course)

Families near race locations are invited to join Professional Race-car Driver Austin Krainz in his VIP section at IMSA 2026. Enjoy a day at the track, see the Cure JM race car up close, connect with other families, and be part of the excitement. RSVP through the form and we’ll coordinate the details.

Online Event

Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern

The Cure JM Grandparent Connect group is the platform for learning and bonding for all grandparents of patients living with juvenile myositis. Connect with other grandparents and learn how to provide support to families along their JM journeys.

in-person event

June 25–28, 2026 Watkins Glen, New York (Watkins Glen International)

Families near race locations are invited to join Professional Race-car Driver Austin Krainz in his VIP section at IMSA 2026. Enjoy a day at the track, see the Cure JM race car up close, connect with other families, and be part of the excitement. RSVP through the form and we’ll coordinate the details.

in-person event

July 10–12, 2026 Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada (Canadian Tire Motorsport Park)

Families near race locations are invited to join Professional Race-car Driver Austin Krainz in his VIP section at IMSA 2026. Enjoy a day at the track, see the Cure JM race car up close, connect with other families, and be part of the excitement. RSVP through the form and we’ll coordinate the details.

Online Event

Being a dad of a child with a rare disease can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Cure JM, we understand the ups and downs that come with caring for a child with juvenile myositis, and we know how valuable it is to connect with others who get it.

Dads’ Connect is a space for fathers to share experiences, swap practical tips, ask questions, and support one another through the challenges of JM. Whether you’re looking for guidance, encouragement, or simply a community of dads who understand, this is your place to connect and recharge.

Register Here ->

Online Event

Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern

The Cure JM Grandparent Connect group is the platform for learning and bonding for all grandparents of patients living with juvenile myositis. Connect with other grandparents and learn how to provide support to families along their JM journeys.

in-person event

July 30–August 2, 2026 Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin (Road America)

Families near race locations are invited to join Professional Race-car Driver Austin Krainz in his VIP section at IMSA 2026. Enjoy a day at the track, see the Cure JM race car up close, connect with other families, and be part of the excitement. RSVP through the form and we’ll coordinate the details.

in-person event

August 21–23, 2026 Alton, Virginia (Virginia International Raceway)

Families near race locations are invited to join Professional Race-car Driver Austin Krainz in his VIP section at IMSA 2026. Enjoy a day at the track, see the Cure JM race car up close, connect with other families, and be part of the excitement. RSVP through the form and we’ll coordinate the details.

Online Event

Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern

The Cure JM Grandparent Connect group is the platform for learning and bonding for all grandparents of patients living with juvenile myositis. Connect with other grandparents and learn how to provide support to families along their JM journeys.

in-person event

September 18–20, 2026 Indianapolis, Indiana (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)

Families near race locations are invited to join Professional Race-car Driver Austin Krainz in his VIP section at IMSA 2026. Enjoy a day at the track, see the Cure JM race car up close, connect with other families, and be part of the excitement. RSVP through the form and we’ll coordinate the details.

Online Event

Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern

The Cure JM Grandparent Connect group is the platform for learning and bonding for all grandparents of patients living with juvenile myositis. Connect with other grandparents and learn how to provide support to families along their JM journeys.

in-person event

September 30–October 3, 2026 Braselton, Georgia (Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta)

Families near race locations are invited to join Professional Race-car Driver Austin Krainz in his VIP section at IMSA 2026. Enjoy a day at the track, see the Cure JM race car up close, connect with other families, and be part of the excitement. RSVP through the form and we’ll coordinate the details.

Online Event

Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern

The Cure JM Grandparent Connect group is the platform for learning and bonding for all grandparents of patients living with juvenile myositis. Connect with other grandparents and learn how to provide support to families along their JM journeys.

Online Event

Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern

The Cure JM Grandparent Connect group is the platform for learning and bonding for all grandparents of patients living with juvenile myositis. Connect with other grandparents and learn how to provide support to families along their JM journeys.

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