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…

Building Awareness
Special Celebration Event 
We are grateful to the Sigurdson family for hosting a special event for a group of JJMF supporters, providing an opportunity to share more about the important ways we’re working to make a difference for children with medically complex, neurological conditions and their families.

Community Support
In-Person Music Therapy 
The September in-person music therapy session was a wonderful day of families making connections. The kiddos had a blast singing, dancing and playing different instruments. To see more of the fun had by all, Click here.

Tri My Best Adaptive Triathlon
Congratulations to all the athletes who participated in St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s 9th Annual Tri My Best Triathlon! We were proud to cheer on the participants and share the JJMF mission with families in attendance. Learn more here.

Impact
At the 2022 JJMF lectureship at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, guest speaker Dr. Bob Macauley shared an important statistic that confirms why our mission is so important. Read Dr. Macauley’s words about the special patient population that is supported by the JJMF.

On the Blog
5 Halloween Tips for Medically Complex Families
We’re getting you ready for Halloween on the blog with five tips to help make the experience go smoothly. Check it out here.

Bookmarked 
Penny Wincer delivers an insightful and meaningful message in Tender: The Imperfect Art of Caring. Throughout the book, she highlights the joys and challenges of caregiving through sharing the relatable experiences of other caregivers, as well as providing a hopeful message.