2015 Jay’s Juniors

Meet our past families from 2015

Building on the success of our first year, 2015 saw Jay’s Juniors expanding its reach to include more children and families. This year, we were able to bring even more magical experiences to life, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. The trip to Disney World was once again the highlight, offering a much-needed escape for the children and their families. The joy and gratitude expressed by those we served reinforced our commitment to growing this program and making it even more impactful.

  • RJ

    Meet RJ! My name is R.J. Kilcher and I am super excited about being a Jay’s Junior and I still cannot believe that I was picked. I am 11 years old, in the sixth grade and I Homeschool. I have Cerebral Palsy and some other stuff. Cerebral Palsy does [...]

  • Kassi

    Meet Kassi! Kassandra, Kassi, is a 15 year old that loves to hang out with her friends listening to music.  She loves to paint and color.  She likes to read Stephen King and James Patterson.  She is quiet around people she don't know, and has just recently learned to [...]

  • Emily

    Meet Emily! Our Emily is a beautiful, smart seven year old who love life… She will always greats you with a big smile and a Hi…Hi… in the morning that will put you in a great mood for the rest of the day. I am not sure I can [...]

  • Alex

    Meet Alex! Alex was born with a rare condition known as Septo Optic Dysplasia. through the struggles of everyday hormone therapies, physical and occupational therapy. Alex has become the bravest child I have ever known. He doesn't allow his disabilities to stop him from growing and learning. He has [...]

  • Luke

    Meet Luke! In most ways, Luke is your typical 8 year old boy.  He is in the third grade at Salk Elementary School in Fraser. He likes learning about things that happened in history and doing science experiments.  He is a cub scout and belongs to the Save The [...]

  • Clarissa

    Meet Clarissa! Clarissa is a 8 year old identical twin. She takes pride in being the "older sister", even though its by 3 minutes. Her favorite television shows are: 1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2. Teen Titans Go 3. Doc Mcstuffin 4. ANYTHING to do with super heroes! Her [...]

  • Ava

    Meet Ava! Ava is so excited to be chosen as one of "Jay's Juniors", and our family is beyond excited, humbled, and grateful to have been chosen for this amazing experience.  Our family has endured a lot of tragedy and heartache over the years.  It started back in August, [...]

  • Tessa

    Meet Tessa ! Tessa is a 7 year old girl from Royal oak. She lives with her mom, dad, sister, cat & dog. She loves to dance, sing, play with make up and dress up fancy. She loves to play soccer on her team, the Dolphins. She loves hanging out [...]

  • Amber

    Meet Amber! Amber is an amazing 11 year old who loves life. She plays Miracle League baseball and bowling, TOPPSoccer and takes dance lessons. Amber also enjoys being a princess for her friends competing in local Miss America Organization pageants. She even won the title of miss Downriver's Pre-Teen [...]

  • Hailey

    Meet Hailey! Hailey Ambriz began her journey on October 8, 2011 at the age of 2. She was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor: Medulloblastoma. She had six months of high dose chemo followed by an auto stem cell transplant to "rescue" her bone marrow. Hailey and I spent [...]

  • Ripley and Tristyn

    Meet Ripley and Tristyn! Our story of our two girls starts in May of 2008 when Ripley was born. She was a happy baby but just didn’t want to be held. I, Katie, learned not to hold her, as she would fuss and get upset if I did. Ripley [...]

  • Jordan

    Meet Jordan! Jordan is a funny kid.  He loves playing video games with his friends! He's a huge anime fan, big time, he also likes movies, especially marvel comics.  Although he fights with his sister he loves helping teach her things like how to play video games.  He a [...]

  • Andrew

    Meet Andrew! Andrew is 16 years old but is developmentally an 18 month old. He loves music and playing with any toy that makes sounds and music. His favorite T.V. shows are Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud. He always has a smile even with all the adversity he [...]

  • Seth

    Meet Seth! Seth is a 12 year old kiddo who is mature beyond his years and a pretty strong willed boy... Which has gotten him to where he is today. Seth enjoys computers, interactive games, mine craft, and a few other to name some. He likes to swim and [...]

Jay’s Juniors Mission

Bringing Hope & Magic to Brave Young Souls

The mission of Jay’s Juniors is to bring hope, joy, and magical moments to children battling severe health conditions. Through various activities and special trips, the program aims to create unforgettable experiences that light up the lives of these brave young souls.

By partnering with generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers, Jay’s Juniors is able to organize events that cater to the needs and desires of these children. Whether it’s a trip to a theme park, a special meet-and-greet with their favorite celebrities, or other unique experiences, the program ensures that each child feels special and celebrated.