Newsletter April 2022

Providing relief and support to help children with devastating medically complex, neurological conditions and their families in the St. Louis area and beyond.

Here’s what we’ve been up to…

Give STL Day is Thursday
Help us reach our $30,000 goal! Support JJMF’s spring campaign, Cultivating Care, in celebration of June’s birthday and leading up to Give STL Day on May 5th. Thanks to a generous donor, all contributions will be matched (up to $15,000) — doubling your impact! Click here to donate.

Dewey’s Pizza Give Back Night
Next Tuesday, May 10, 4 pm-9 pm. Dine-in or carryout from Dewey’s Pizza Ellisville. Mention “JJMF GBN” in order notes and JJMF will receive up to 20% of all food purchases.

GLOW x JJMF
Restock alert! Perfect for Mother’s Day or Teacher Appreciation, support the JJMF by gifting our limited-edition Lemon & Lavender GLOW Candle. Gift message, shipping and local delivery included. Shop here.

Bookmarked
Ten Little Ladybugs (Gerth, M., 2001) Given to June by her vision therapist, this is a cute sensory book that June and her brothers loved. Ten ladybugs disappear one by one with each page turn.

On the Blog
In honor of June’s heavenly birthday, Genny reflects on June’s legacy and impact on her life. Read “10 Years of June” on the blog.

Board Spotlight
Annie Harper is a Senior Regional Advocacy Expert at The Boeing Company and “boy” mom of three and wife to George. She brings to the board her valuable business acumen and compassion for families like hers, who are caring for a child with a rare neurological disorder. Read more…

Community Connections
Register for free Virtual Music Therapy on May 21 and enjoy a fresh new April session of Yoga On Demand.

Month of June
Inspired by the joy June brought us, we celebrate this special month by cultivating care and community for families of children with medically complex, neurological conditions. Sign up or nominate a family for a Month of June Care Package and stay tuned for more details on events and more happening in June.

GiveSTL day 2022
JJMF Deweys Pizza night
Ten Little Ladybugs book