Cure JM Foundation Highlights

Thanks to the Juvenile Myositis community, family and friends, Cure JM has:

Raised over $11 Million through grassroots fundraisers throughout the country
Helped establish and continues to fund two JM research centers: one at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (Cure JM Program of Excellence in JM Research) under the direction of Dr. Lauren Pachman; the other at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Helped secure a 4-year grant totaling $1.9 million from NIH in 2010 for the Chicago team due to the progress already underway at the Cure JM Program of Excellence in JM Research
Supported over 160 of the most promising JM research studies
Provided 13 new research and educational program grants
Currently funding research at 20 prestigious research institutions in 3 countries
Funded a multi-stage project to educate physicians about JM across North America
Funded a research study with Duke University and CARRA to determine the best treatment approaches for JM

Funded the first-ever book about JM, Myositis and You, written by over 100 doctors and now available as an eBook
Provided ten educational forums where leading JM researchers spoke to families and facilitated four JM educational forums for medical community
Hosted numerous forums for healthcare professionals and funded online resources to provide JM education and information for more than 600 physicians
Created targeted educational materials (video and welcome kit) for newly diagnosed families
Garnered local and national media attention…at least 500 local newspaper articles and 100 television stories
Connected over 2,900 patients and families in 40 different countries to provide mutual support in their battle against JM – includes regional JM family support representatives in the U.S.
Created new regional chapters in Chicago, New York, Seattle, D.C. and Texas