2025 Cure JM Family Conference

The 15th Cure JM Family Conference is happening June 27th -June 29th, 2025, at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. We’re inviting all families affected by juvenile myositis. That means you and your family are invited!

What You Can Expect:

  • Join live sessions on the latest updates from world-renowned researchers and physicians, including Cure JM’s Medical Advisory Board.
  • Connect with other JM families and create lifelong friendships. 
  • Engage in interactive activities for JM kids, teens, young adults, and siblings of all ages, including activities for patients and siblings aged 18-30.
  • Attend our Volunteer Celebration Banquet & Auction.
  • Join the National Walk Strong To Cure JM, our flagship fundraising and community event.

The conference officially begins Friday, 6/27 at 1pm (registration opens at 9am) and ends with the National Walk Strong to Cure JM event Sunday morning, 6/29 from 9a-11:30a . There are some pre-conference events for some invited guests beginning Thursday evening 6/26. Once you have registered for the event, to secure our discounted conference rate at the hotel, please reserve your hotel room using the link below for the days that match your family’s unique agenda.

Contact James Tealy if you have any questions at james.tealy@curejm.org.

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago, IL, June 27th -June 29th, 2025, for the 15th Cure JM Family Conference!

Cure JM Video Resources

Video Resources

At Cure JM, we want all our information to be accessible to you and your family. We have compiled all of our video resources in one place for you to view at your leisure.

Meet the Kania Family: Giving Tuesday Co-Chairs

Leah and PJ are parents to four-year-old daughter Olivia, who has been bravely fighting JM for almost two years. Together, they lead Cure JM’s annual Giving Tuesday Fundraiser. At the beginning of treatment, Leah and PJ felt helpless in easing Olivia’s pain—so they channeled their efforts into Cure JM.

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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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