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…

In the News
JJMF was highlighted among Town & Style‘s Nonprofit Success Stories for its free mental health services program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Read more.

Navigating Neurological Conditions
Read JJMF’s latest NNC interview featuring Licensed Professional Counselor, Lauren Gray Weir. Lauren and Genny discuss the importance of keeping a marriage or partnership strong while caring for a medically complex child.

On the Blog
Amanda McKee shares how the Magic of Music Therapy has benefited her son Carter by targeting many goals in several developmental areas including motor, communication, auditory, and academic. And, because they can participate virtually from home the whole family learns from the strategies. Read more about the McKee’s experience and sign up for JJMF’s free VIrtual Music Therapy.

Virtual Yoga
Colleen Caul was back on Zoom this month for JJMF’s free virtual Restorative Yoga session after welcoming a new baby boy to their family this spring. We are looking forward to having our virtual sessions with Colleen in the coming months. Classes are free. Sign up here. 

Board Spotlight
Meet aunt to June, George, and Peter – Rachel Jessee Lambert. As VP at Stonehenge Capital, Rachel brings extensive knowledge and passion to her role as JJMF Board Treasurer. She leverages her professional experience to ensure the JJMF has the financial toolkit needed to carry out its mission-driven work.

Bookmarked
One Day in December (Silver, J., 2018) Escape into this fun, easy read or audiobook for an upcoming vacation or hospital stay. The novel follows 3 characters over a decade and is a heartwarming story about love, friendship, fate, and transformation.

Volunteer Spotlight
Thank you to Greg Iverson and his team at Delmar Mortgage-Brentwood for helping deliver Month of June Care Packages and for coordinating the mailing of our 2021 Impact Report. Email us for volunteer opportunities.