Walk Strong Monroe

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

Time: 9:00 am

Location: Jesse Helms Park 

RSVP HERE! https://forms.gle/osaZoVFuSjgBUWfh6

Four years ago, our world changed when Mackenzie was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM)—a rare and painful autoimmune disease that weakens muscles, attacks the skin and organs, and steals away things most kids never have to think twice about. Since then, she has faced more hospital visits, labs, infusions, medications, and tough days than any child ever should.

But through it all, Mackenzie shows strength, joy, and determination, even on the days when her body makes simple things—walking, climbing stairs, lifting her arms, or just being a kid—so much harder.

There’s still no cure, and she remains on a full treatment regimen. Yet progress is happening, and your support helps push that progress forward.

I’m walking in the Walk Strong to Cure JM for Mackenzie—not just to raise funds, but to raise hope for her future and the futures of every child fighting this disease.

Your Impact Directly Supports Kids Like Mackenzie

Your Impact Starts Now

Your donation today will:

Empower families - Foster a supportive community where families facing JM can connect with others who have experience in successfully navigating this journey

Fuel breakthroughs - Fund critical research for new treatments and make advances toward a possible cure, including the immune system reset "CAR-T"

Champion the best care - Help all families access the best medical resources and care available, closer to home

Inspire Hope - Let every child and family know they are not alone - and that their future is brighter because of people like you

Take a Small Step.  Make a Big Impact.

Click "Donate Now" to help me reach my goal and fuel this movement for change.

Prefer to donate by check?

Make checks payable to Cure JM and mail to:

Cure JM, P.O. Box 45768, Baltimore, MD  21297

(Please include honoree name in the memo line.)

Every donation - big or small - makes a real difference.

Thank you for your generosity and support.  Together, we can fight back.  Together, we are the cure in progress.