Walk Strong to Cure JM

Small Steps. Big Impact.

Cure JM families and friends come together across the country to take meaningful steps toward better treatments and a cure for juvenile myositis. When we walk together, we celebrate strength, hope, and the power of community.

Each walk features food, fun, and friendship, creating an inclusive experience for the whole family—children, teens, and young adults included. These events are designed to foster connection, offer support, and remind every family that they are not alone.

The Walk Strong to Cure JM series is Cure JM’s signature fundraising effort and has raised more than $4.5 million to advance critical JM research. Every dollar truly makes a difference, helping ensure promising research continues and progress moves forward.

Your participation fuels our mission and helps create a future where better treatments—and ultimately a cure—are within reach.

To join a walk near you, simply complete the form below. A Cure JM Walk & Chapter Manager will be in touch to share event details and support you every step of the way.

Don’t live near a walk? No problem! You can participate from home on a day that works best for you.

To get started, complete the form below and take your step toward making a big impact. 💙

2026 Walk Strong to Cure JM

2026 Walk Dates

Walk Strong to Cure JM From Home

Walk Strong to Cure JM Tampa

Walk Strong to Cure JM Kansas City

Walk Strong to Cure JM Cincinnati

Walk Strong to Cure JM Dallas

Walk Strong to Cure JM Pittsburgh

Walk Strong to Cure JM Seattle

Walk Strong to Cure JM New York

Walk Strong to Cure JM Chicago

 

FallWalk Strong to Cure JM Nashville

Walk Strong to Cure JM Raleigh-Durham

Walk Strong to Cure JM Michigan

Walk Strong to Cure JM Austin

Walk Strong to Cure JM Houston

Walk Strong to Cure JM D.C.

Walk Strong to Cure JM Northern California

Walk Strong to Cure JM Atlanta

Walk Strong to Cure JM Boston

Walk Strong to Cure JM Reno

 
 

Meet your Walk Managers

Nicole Ryba, Walk and Chapter Manager

Walks: D.C., Houston, New York, Northern California

“I am inspired by my JDM warrior niece every day. I am excited to be part of connecting the families we serve through our local chapters and walks. It’s my Goal that together we can support each other and fund better treatments and ultimately a cure

Sara Echols, Walk and Chapter Manager

Walks: Atlanta, Kansas City, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham, Reno, Tampa, & Walk from Home

“I am inspired by my JDM warrior Mackenzie. She is so incredibly strong and her resilience motivates me every day. I am thrilled to be a part of connecting the families we serve through our local chapters and walks.”

 

Kelly Culver, Walk and Chapter Manager

Walks: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Michigan, & Pittsburgh

“My daughter, Caroline, has faced JDM with strength and resilience. She inspires me to make a meaningful impact in the search for better treatments and a cure. I’m thrilled to be a part of a team at Cure JM that will never stop fighting for our kids and families.”

 

Kathleen Bolton, Walk and Chapter Manager 

Walks: Austin, Dallas, Houston, Seattle & Southern California

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Cure JM Community. Together as friends, family, and a team, we can raise awareness, improve treatments, and find a cure – one step at a time.”

 

 

 

 

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To have your fundraiser matched, add “DIY Match” in the memo of your online gift or check.