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 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. 💙
Walk Strong From Home
Walk Strong Southern California
Walk Strong Tampa
Walk Strong Kansas City
Walk Strong Cincinnati
Walk Strong Dallas
Walk Strong Pittsburgh
Walk Strong Seattle
Walk Strong New York
Walk Strong Chicago
Walk Strong Reno
Walk Strong Raleigh-Durham
Walk Strong Northern California
Walk Strong Michigan
Walk Strong D.C.
Walk Strong Houston
Walk Strong Boston
Walk Strong Austin
Walk Strong Nashville
Walk Strong New Orleans
Nicole Ryba, Walk and Chapter Manager
Walks: D.C., Houston, New York, Northern California, Seattle, & Southern 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: Austin, Dallas, 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: TBD
“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.”
To have your fundraiser matched, add “DIY Match” in the memo of your online gift or check.
