Cure JM is proud to recognize Keristin Schnurbusch of Hilliard, Ohio, whose dedication, generosity, and leadership have helped change the lives of children and families living with juvenile myositis.
For seven consecutive years, Keristin has organized Swing Fore a Cure Columbus, a fundraising event benefiting Cure JM. What began as a meaningful way to support friends Zack and Sandi Harrison and their daughter Sydney has grown into a powerful annual tradition that brings people together in support of research, care, and hope. The event has raised more than $200,000 for vital juvenile myositis research.
Keristin’s impact was recently recognized by her employer, Simpson Strong-Tie, with the Barclay Simpson Community Hero Award. This award honors employees who exemplify the company’s core value of giving back and commemorates the philanthropic spirit of founder Barclay Simpson. Each year, up to five employees nationwide receive the award, along with a $3,000 donation to the nonprofit of their choice, a commemorative plaque, and a Community Hero jacket. Keristin selected Cure JM as her nonprofit recipient, extending her impact even further.
Zack Harrison shared, “Keristin’s support has meant more to our family than we can put into words. What she has built through Swing Fore a Cure Columbus is not just a fundraiser. It is a community that stands with Sydney and with every child fighting juvenile myositis. We are endlessly grateful for her heart and her leadership.”
Keristin reflected on why the cause matters so deeply to her, saying, “When someone you love is facing something as overwhelming as juvenile myositis, you want to do whatever you can to help. Organizing Swing Fore a Cure has been my way of supporting Zack, Sandi, Sydney, and Madison, and of giving back to a community that is doing such important work for families everywhere.”
Keristin’s continued leadership is a powerful reminder of how one person’s commitment can create lasting impact. Cure JM is deeply grateful for her seven years of dedication, for the community she has built in Columbus, and for the hope she continues to fuel for families across the country.
Thank you, Keristin, for embodying what it means to give back and for standing with Cure JM families year after year.
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