Jay’s Juniors

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Celebrate our 10th year by supporting our life-changing trips for brave children.

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Who We Are

Meet Jay Tower’s in The Morning

Jay’s Juniors is a compassionate initiative founded by radio personality Jay Towers, dedicated to bringing joy and relief to children facing chronic and terminal illnesses. The program focuses on creating magical experiences and lasting memories for these brave children and their families.

Our Families

The heart of Jay’s Juniors lies in the incredible kids and families we’ve had the honor to support over the years. Each family’s journey is a testament to strength, resilience, and the power of joy. On this page, we celebrate their stories and the unforgettable moments we’ve shared. From magical trips to special events, these experiences have created cherished memories for both the families and our team. We invite you to explore the stories of our past kids and families, reflecting on the impact Jay’s Juniors has made and the joy we’ve brought to so many lives.

  • Keyon

    Meet Keyon! He is 13-years-old and is the most amazing kid. He loves helping people & loves being big brother to his 4 sisters. Keyon also loves video games, building Lego's and cooking. We are so excited to take his family to Disney World with the help of Jersey [...]

  • Gideon

    Meet Gideon! He is 13-years-old and has battled many different medical challenges. His diagnoses have ranged from brain challenges, to heart challenges, to cancer, as well as becoming a paraplegic. He says that his toughest challenge, though, is losing his mom, Misty. No matter what circumstances or battles Gideon [...]

  • Eleanor

    Meet Eleanor! She is 3-years-old and was born with Down Syndrome and a congenital heart defect. She spent 6 weeks in the NICU and had open heart surgery at 4 weeks old where she won the hearts of everyone on her team. Eleanor is full of energy and is [...]

  • Antonio

    Meet Antonio! He is 16-years-old and was born at 35 weeks. Shortly after turning two-months-old, he started having seizures. He was in & out of the hospital over 500 times for the first five years of his life. Doctors didn't think he would live very long. Antonio is nonverbal and [...]

  • Sarabeth & Amelia

    Meet Sarabeth & Amelia! Amelia and Sarabeth were born 6 weeks premature as thoracopagus  conjoined twins At Mott’s Children Hospital.  They spent 100 days their first year of life in ICU; then were sent home with Mom and Dad to grow and wait for their big surgery.  They spent their first 14 months [...]

  • Alivia

    Meet Alivia! Meet Alivia! She's 7-years-old and in the 2nd grade.  Alivia was born with Spina Bifida and she has a  bunch of the other medical diagnoses that go hand-in -and with her form of SB. Alivia is the happiest and sweetest child. She loves playing the recorder and [...]

  • Ellie

    Meet Ellie! Ellie is a bubbly 7 year old second grade student at Simonds Elementary. Ellie was born with Spina Bifida. She has had to endure many surgeries and medical interventions that have kept her away from school and its socializing for months at a time. Through all her [...]

  • Evan

    Meet Evan! He's 15-years-old and was diagnosed with class 4 medulloblastoma after suffering months of headaches. On January 3rd, all visible signs of the tumor were successfully removed. He then began chemo and radiation. Evan is as selfless as they come. He's always doing things to make others happy. Some [...]

  • Omar & Moises

    Meet Omar & Moises! They are 11 and 9-years-old and have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. These boys are so sweet and we are so excited to take their family to Disney World with the help of Jersey Mikes, Planet Fitness, Kroger, Masco, Emagine Theatres, Canterbury Village and Angels of Hope! [...]

  • Kinlee, Hailee & Kaiden

    Meet Kinlee, Hailee & Kaiden! Kinlee is 10-years-old and was born a micro preemie. When she was days old, she got an intestinal infection which required emergency surgery and now she is g-tube dependent. She's also legally blind in one eye and has poor vision in the other. Hailee [...]

HIGHLIGHTS

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See the latest highlights from our trips and events.

HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

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See the latest highlights from our trips ( THIS WILL BE YOUTUBE CLIPS)

Halloween Kills On Halloween: A Night to Remember with James Jude Courtney

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the spine-chilling Halloween Kills event at Emagine Novi! It was a night like no other as we brought the terror and thrill of Halloween right here to Michigan. Jay’s Juniors was thrilled to be part of this memorable Halloween night, featuring an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with the incredible James Jude Courtney, the actor behind Michael Myers himself.

From the Q&A session with Jay Towers to the special screening of Halloween Kills, the night was packed with unforgettable moments and giveaways, including signed masks and trilogy Blu-rays. The support and energy from all who attended mean the world to us, and the proceeds raised will help us continue making dreams come true for our Jay’s Juniors kids. Take a look at some of the highlights from this unique Halloween experience, and thank you for being part of the fun and frights!

Our Sponsors

We extend our deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors, whose unwavering support makes the magic of Jay’s Juniors possible. Your contributions allow us to bring joy, hope, and unforgettable experiences to children and families facing serious health challenges. Thanks to your commitment and compassion, we can continue our mission of creating cherished memories and making a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most. We are honored to partner with you in this meaningful journey, and we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for being a vital part of the Jay’s Juniors family.

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Nominate or Submit Your Child

Do you know a family with a child facing serious health challenges who could benefit from a magical experience? Nominate them for Jay’s Juniors! Our program is dedicated to providing unforgettable moments and joyful experiences for children battling chronic and terminal illnesses. By nominating a deserving family, you can help us bring smiles, hope, and cherished memories to those who need it most.