Cure JM Foundation

The Cure JM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for Juvenile Myositis (JM),  a group of rare and life-threatening autoimmune diseases, in which the body’s immune system attacks its own cells and tissues. Approximately 2 to 4 children in a million in the United States are diagnosed with JM each year.
Through nationwide grassroots fundraising efforts, Cure JM Foundation has raised over $13 million for JM research and education. These funds have been used to help establish JM Research and Treatment Centers of Excellence at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, George Washington University in Washington, D.C., Duke Children's Hospital and Medical Center, and Seattle Children's Hospital. In addition, Cure JM Foundation has funded a wide range of genetic and JM treatment studies, as well as fellowships. Cure JM also co-produced the first-ever book on JM, Myositis and You, featuring contributions from over 80 experts and medical professionals.