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…

GLOW x JJMF
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, spoil someone you love and support the JJMF with a limited-edition GLOW Candle, shop here.

Comfort and Joy Campaign
Despite 2020 being a year of many challenges for all of us, we are in awe of our supporters and community coming together to provide comfort to families in need, enabling them to focus more on the joys of their children every day. Through your generosity, the JJMF raised…read more.

Bookmarked
New for 2021! Each month, the JJMF will feature a favorite book of our co-founder and executive director, Genny Jessee, that has helped along her journey. Read Genny’s reflection on Man’s Search for Meaning (Frankl, 1946).

Trauma-Informed Yoga
This weekend, parents and caregivers were treated to Virtual Yoga with Colleen Caul of InspireMovement. Sign up here for February and March sessions.

Music Therapy
Music Therapy is off to a great start in 2021! A family-favorite, we’re continuing this free virtual activity for our community. From this month’s session, watch the “Snowkey Pokey” with Maria Carron, founder of Midwest Music Therapy.

Resource Spotlight
Want to learn more and understand the sibling experience with having a brother or sister with a medically complex condition? Find videos, guides, podcasts and more at Courageous Parents Network.

Did you know?
Hugging, like cuddling, releases oxytocin. On its own, this hormone provides huge health benefits. Not only does it give us feel-good hormones, but it reduces pain and eases anxiety. Until we can hug again, enjoy some of our favorite huggers!