Resilient Parenting

Parenting a child with a rare disease comes with unique challenges—but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Join us for a powerful and practical Town Hall event with Ronda Thorington, MA, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Parent Coach specializing in supporting families facing medical uncertainty. The evening will include: A Guided Introduction to the Resilient Parent Toolkit. Practical Strategies to manage stress and foster deeper family connections. Actionable Tools for weekly resilience planning, medical appointment prep, and self-care. A Supportive Space to ask questions, share experiences, and find encouragement. If you’re a parent or caregiver seeking practical, compassionate guidance, this Town Hall is for you.

2027 Cure JM Family Conference

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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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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