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…

An Evening of JOY is one week away!
Tomorrow is the last day to get your tickets to our cocktail event at Olive + Oak featuring comedian Tim Convy. You don’t want to miss this fun-filled evening of laughter and love honoring June’s legacy. Purchase tickets.

Auction and raffle are open
Can’t attend An Evening of JOY? Place your bids in the silent auction now thru Dec. 8th. There are so many great packages and experiences to choose from — Tickets to Hamilton on Broadway, Cards and Blues games, wine and spirits, spa and self-care, just to name a few. And don’t miss out on LEGOS, Barbies, and more for the kids! You can also purchase raffle tickets for 5 great items.

Family Support: Uncomplicated Financial Assistance
JJMF grants help to pay for many essential items not covered or only partially covered by insurance such as medical care, medications, medical equipment, in-home nursing, respite care, and more. Our next grant application deadline is January 15, 2022. Apply here.

Bookmarked
Emotional Detox: 7 Steps to Release Toxicity and Energize Joy (Boyle, S., 2018) Genny’s November book pick describes what an emotional detox is and its benefits along with a seven-step process to work through hard emotions and bring us back to joy, which Boyle says is our natural state.

On the Blog
“Ever since June passed away, I find it interesting that when the leaves fall, they die. And I can’t help but think about how sacred it is to watch this process that happens over a few weeks. These leaves are dying, and there is beauty, wonder and hope in it.” – Read Genny’s latest essay, “When summer turns to fall and the beauty in dying leaves” on the JJMF blog and featured on TODAY Parents.

Community Connections
November featured virtual events with our community through Music Therapy for families, Virtual Trauma-Informed Yoga and Yoga On-Demand for parents and caregivers. Our virtual events continue to reach new families from coast to coast! Register here for December connections.

Did you know?
November is Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, and National Family Caregivers Month – a time to recognize and shine a light on what matters every day to our courageous community.

Board Spotlight
Introducing board member and co-chair of An Evening of JOY — Mary Sigurdson. The JJMF’s mission is very close to Mary’s heart as her younger brother was born with epilepsy, and she has seen firsthand how challenging daily life can be when handling this diagnosis. We are so grateful for Mary’s compassionate spirit and commitment to the JJMF.