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.

Affordable and Accessible Treatments for JM

Affordable and Accessible Treatments for JM

Two special guest speakers, Michelle Vogel, MPA, IV Solutions RX, and Laurel Cherwin, BSN, RN, IgCN, Octapharma, shared information on navigating affordable treatments and care for JM patients.

Exercise and Juvenile Myositis

In this presentation, Dr. Laura Tasan explains the importance of exercise for JM patients. Since JM children suffer from endurance and fatigue issues, exercise for

Town Hall April 2024, IVIG, Tory, Cherwin, Vogel, Alderfer

IVIG – What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

Hear from a panel of four experts about IVIG, including important tips for a successful IVIG journey.

The panel will discuss a variety of must-know information on successful IVIG treatment days, navigating the system, at-home vs. outpatient options, pre & post-treatment checklists, and more.

Join Cure JM

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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