Juvenile myositis is a rare and devastating disease that causes a child's immune system to attack their own muscles and body. Not too long ago, too many children didn't survive because doctors knew little about the disease and diagnoses often came too late. But thanks to the work of Cure JM and supporters like you, children today are being diagnosed more quickly, have access to better treatments, and have more reasons for hope than ever before.

My journey with Cure JM began nearly 19 years ago when I learned my friend’s son, Mason, had JM. Watching him fight this rare autoimmune disease opened my eyes to its devastating impact. Tragically, Mason did not survive. We continue to raise money in his memory so that no other child or family has to endure that same heartbreak.

Because of supporters like you, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible progress made in research, treatments, and patient care.

But there is still work to do.

For the first time, we are standing on the precipice of breakthroughs that could fundamentally change the future of JM. New treatments are advancing through clinical trials, and we are closer than ever to a cure. At the same time, reductions in research funding threaten to slow that progress.

We cannot afford to let momentum slip backward when so much is finally moving forward.

Because JM is so rare, progress only happens when families and supporters come together to fund research, improve care, and accelerate new treatments.

My family's goal is to raise $5,000 to help ensure that this momentum continues. Right now, every donation will be doubled through the Coffey Family Match, making your impact go twice as far.

Reaching our goal is more important than ever, and we hope you will join us in helping move us closer to a future free from JM.

Please click "Donate Now" to make a gift. 

If you prefer to give by check, please make it payable to Cure JM and mail it to:

Cure JM

P.O. Box 45768

Baltimore, MD 21297

Please include "Alvord Family" in the memo line.

Thank you for making such a meaningful difference.

Together, we can ensure that no child fights JM alone.

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