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 | Tickets on sale now!
Join us Wednesday, November 16th at the Hall at Olive + Oak for our annual fundraiser, An Evening of JOY! Tickets to the event, as well as raffle tickets are on sale now. For details and tickets, click here.

Celebrating JJMF
Thank you to Mary and Stefan Sigurdson for hosting a group of wonderful supporters at Bellerive Country Club to celebrate our accomplishments and new developments. We look forward to having more of these gatherings in the future!

On the Blog
In celebration of Grandparents Day, Marlie’s “Nana” Dianne Chand shared a grandparent’s perspective on the joys, admiration, and respect of raising a child with complex medical needs. Read more.

Community Events
In September, the JJMF community participated in Coffee Talk, Virtual Music Therapy and Yoga on Demand. Sign up for our free monthly Music Therapy sessions here and enjoy Yoga on Demand anytime — click here for free access.

Tri My Best Adaptive Triathlon
The JJMF cheered on kids as they swam, cycled, and ran to the finish line at St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s 8th Annual Adaptive Triathlon. The rain didn’t stop the contagious smiles and fun! Check out scenes from this inspirational event here.

Bookmarked
The Body Keeps The Score (Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., 2015) — An intense read, this book includes a wealth of information, research, and case studies about different types of trauma and how trauma impacts our brains, in turn controlling our bodies. Read Genny’s full recap here.

Partner Spotlight | St. Louis ARC
Genny presented to St. Louis ARC’s Capable Kids and Family (CKF) and Family Support team members about JJMF programs available to help the families they serve. ARC’s CKF supports families of children from birth through six years of age with developmental delays and disabilities in St. Louis City and County.

“Not-So-Haunted House” Halloween Party
We are excited to bring back JJMF’s Halloween Party on Sunday, October 16th! Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for a FREE evening of fun and trick-or-treating at The Magic House. Meet and connect with other families while enjoying private, after-hours access to the museum. RSVP here.