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…

Supporting Community, Celebrating June
Thank you for your generosity during our spring fundraising campaign leading up to Give STL Day. Together, along with a $15,000 match from Goldsmith Pharmacy, you helped raise $34,116! With so many unknowns in our community, it is heartwarming to know we can count on you.

May: Mental Health Awareness Month
Did you know? Through St. Louis Children’s Hospital, we fund free mental health services, both in- and out-patient, to help parents and caregivers support their mental wellbeing – inquire here. You can also find self-care resources and downloads on JJMF’s website. 

On the Blog
Read Genny’s latest essay, “Connected by Courage”, in memory of Dan O’Connell and in gratitude to his mother, Elizabeth, and all first sorry-to-meet-you-this-way relationships.

Bookmarked
Sometimes you just need to lose yourself in a good novel. This one takes you back to the 70s! Cue it up on audio for your summer road trip. Daisy Jones & The Six (Reid, T., 2019).   

Virtual Events
Our community gathered for Virtual Music Therapy and a special Mother’s Day Virtual Trauma-Informed Yoga session. A big thank you to Midwest Recycling Center for sponsoring our May yoga session. Event sponsorships are a great way to support our community, learn more.

Month of June
Inspired by the joy June brought us, we celebrate this special month by spreading our love for June to families in our courageous community. We have an exciting month planned with giveaways, in-person and virtual events, and more! Sign up for a Month of June Care Package and register for activities throughout the month. Sponsored by Steve and Deana Kadyk and The Morris Foundation and Tim and Carol Size.