Regional & Virtual Events

We are excited to share upcoming regional and virtual community events that support our mission.

This page is your single stop for “being in the know” on upcoming regional events, online patient and family support meetings, and educational symposiums happening in person and online.

Join us in connecting with other families!

Two Grandparents laughing and smiling at Cure JM conference

Virtual Event

Grandparent Council Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2024 03:00 PM EST

We invite you to join our next Grandparent Council Zoom meeting on Thursday, November 21st, 2024. 

Connect with other grandparents and learn how to provide support to families along their JM journeys.

Virtual Town Hall

Unlocking the Key to New Treatments and Cures

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern

Join us in hearing from Dr. Turnier and Dr. Neely as they dive into the cutting-edge world of cellular research, where breakthroughs are paving the way for innovative JDM treatments. Explore how understanding the intricate workings of cells is revolutionizing medicine and bringing us closer to life-changing solutions. Join us on this journey of discovery because the key to a healthier future starts at the cellular level.

Looking Ahead, Minow, Heaton, Malloy, January Town Hall 2025

Virtual Town Hall

Looking Ahead to 2025: A Year of Hope, Progress, and Advancement for Cure JM

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM Eastern

Join us as we hear from Jim Minow, Dr. Andrew Heaton, and Shannon Malloy as we start a new year; a brighter future emerges for Cure JM, thanks to the unwavering dedication of our incredible community. Your extraordinary commitment to funding groundbreaking research continues to drive us forward. Join us in celebrating the strides we’ve made together and explore the remarkable impact of your support. Together, we’ll set our sights on even more remarkable achievements in the coming year. Here’s to a future filled with hope, progress, and continued success toward better treatments and a cure.

Dads Committee meeting at Cure JM conference

Virtual Event

Dad's Connect

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM Eastern

Join us for an empowering Dads’ Connect call, a dedicated space where fathers of children with rare diseases can come together, share their experiences, and support one another.

This call is an opportunity to connect with other dads who understand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with caring for a child with a rare condition.

Whether you’re seeking advice, offering your own insights, or simply looking to connect with others who “get it,” this is a safe and supportive environment for you. Let’s come together to share strength, stories, and strategies for navigating this journey. 

In-Person Regional Event

Cure JM Family Day - Southern California

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM PT

The Cure JM Regional Family Day – Southern California is a fun and educational event where you will learn about current juvenile myositis research and best practices from the Cure JM Clinical Care Network doctors and other esteemed doctors. You can ask the doctors questions and meet other Cure JM families.

There will be separate fun and supervised activities for kids and a teen’s room while parents, grandparents, and other adult family members are with the doctors. There will be time to connect with doctors and other families, and a social event will follow for those who can stay.

A detailed agenda and location specifics will be available soon.

Sabbagh and Turnier, February 2025 Town Hall

Virtual Town Hall

Mastering Early JDM Flare Detection for Better Outcomes

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern

Join us as we hear from Dr. Turnier and Dr. Sabbagh. Catch It Early, Control It Faster: Discover expert tips for spotting and navigating Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) flares for better control and brighter outcomes.

Dads Committee meeting at Cure JM conference

Virtual Event

Dad's Connect

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM Eastern

Join us for an empowering Dads’ Connect call, a dedicated space where fathers of children with rare diseases can come together, share their experiences, and support one another.

This call is an opportunity to connect with other dads who understand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with caring for a child with a rare condition.

Whether you’re seeking advice, offering your own insights, or simply looking to connect with others who “get it,” this is a safe and supportive environment for you. Let’s come together to share strength, stories, and strategies for navigating this journey. 

Dads Committee meeting at Cure JM conference

Virtual Event

Dad's Connect

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM Eastern

Join us for an empowering Dads’ Connect call, a dedicated space where fathers of children with rare diseases can come together, share their experiences, and support one another.

This call is an opportunity to connect with other dads who understand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with caring for a child with a rare condition.

Whether you’re seeking advice, offering your own insights, or simply looking to connect with others who “get it,” this is a safe and supportive environment for you. Let’s come together to share strength, stories, and strategies for navigating this journey. 

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