Join Us for Walk Strong to Cure JM
Hi Family, Friends, Co-workers, neighbors and visitors to my page,
I am participating in the Walk Strong to Cure JM (Juvenile Myositis/Dermatomyositis) on September 21st. You are welcome to participate by joining my team (Team Kendall) and walk with me, by donating or walking and donating (The walk is one mile.). My fundraising goal is $500. Any donation amount is appreciated. You can pay using cash, check or credit/debit card. All proceeds benefit Cure JM Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to finding a cure for Juvenile Myositis/Dermatomyositis, a life-threatening disease which causes the body’s own immune system to attack healthy cells and tissues. It can affect any system of the body, the heart, lungs, skin, muscles, and more. And there is no cure....YET!
Juvenile Dermatomyositis affected my oldest granddaughter Kendall at the age of 3 in May 2018. She was officially diagnosed on June 10, 2018. Upon admission to a children’s hospital, Kendall was in a lot of pain and could hardly walk. By night she had completely stopped moving every part of her body, with the exception of her head. For several days, she couldn’t do any of the simple things that we take for granted. After a month in the hospital, 3-4 days per week of trips back and forth to the hospital, being hooked up to IV’s, blood drawn, steroid shots, pain and sleepless nights, Kendall started her road to recovery. She had to learn to crawl and walk all over again. She has sat in my lap and I’ve hugged her while she was screaming because she didn’t want to receive her weekly Monday morning shot (We were both crying.). Kendall no longer requires the weekly hospital visits (She has 6-month checkups.), is completely active again and attending all-day pre-school.
During her hospital stay and trips for treatment, Kendall never lost her fun personality and spunk. In fact, it was during her trips for treatments that she decided she wants to be a doctor when she grows up to help children and people. Kendall’s battle with Juvenile Dermatomyositis is a life-long event. Most children aren’t as fortunate as her in their recovery and healing process, and their medical issues require longer more intensive treatments and hospital stays.
Every donation goes straight to Cure JM, and since inception over 90% of all funds raised go directly to research.
Thank you in advance for your help to find a cure.
Sincerely,
Sharla Lotts
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