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Sydney’s Story
Spring break should be about fun and relaxation. Sandi and her husband Zack expected their trip to Mexico would be the same. Of course, taking
The “Stories of Hope” series sheds light on the inspiring journeys of JM patients and families as they continue to conquer the challenges that come with juvenile myositis.
These tales of hope remind us that anything is possible and that hope for a brighter future is ahead. We continue to fight progress and persevere to live our best lives.
Spring break should be about fun and relaxation. Sandi and her husband Zack expected their trip to Mexico would be the same. Of course, taking
Building friendships with others in the JM community can be difficult. Since JM is a rare disease, medical common ground might be a state away.
Two Grandmother’s share their story and experience when their granddaughter Emma is diagnosed with JM.
Sari’s pain began in September of 2018, during gymnastics practice. It started in her shoulder. She didn’t give it much thought. But then it worsened,
Alexandra grew up in Philadelphia. At eight years old, she was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis. Her first symptom was pain in her cuticles whenever she
Kindergarten is about making friends, learning how to count by two’s, and reading Biscuit books. But for Madi, Kindergarten was not so simple.
Cadence was only 18 months old when she was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis. Her mother took her to their pediatrician’s office multiple times, only for
At age 4 Parker was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis. Only 2 in a million children are affected. We started Cure JM to find a cure and help kids like Parker.
Nathanael was an active 7-year-old. In the summer of 2014, he played baseball under the Southern California sun, and that’s when the rash started. “He
Natalia is seven years old, and in January 2021, she began experiencing pain. Everyday tasks were difficult. Natalia’s parents, Lindsay and Matt, reached out to
Olivia is four years old, and she’s been fighting juvenile myositis for almost two years. At the beginning of her treatment, Olivia’s parents, Leah and
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