2017 Jay’s Juniors
Meet our past families from 2017
In 2017, Jay’s Juniors embarked on another heartwarming journey, bringing smiles and joy to children facing serious health challenges. This year, our magical trip to Disney World and other special moments provided these brave young souls and their families with experiences they will never forget. With the unwavering support of our sponsors and volunteers, 2017 was a year of making dreams come true and creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Meet Blake! He's 10 and loves collecting movies. He does not leave the house without packing a suitcase full of movies.Blake loves to pretend he is a superhero and is a superhero in our eyes. His wish is to meet the fresh beat band and Captain Man. Blake is in 5th grade and recently [...]
Meet Jack! He's a bright and energetic five-year-old, with a smile that will melt your heart! Jack loves to be outside as much as he can, especially playing chase, kicking and throwing balls and jumping on the trampoline. He loves laughing along with his favorite song The Wheels on the Bus. Mickey [...]
Meet Emma! She's 16-years-old, loves to sing and is in the advanced choir and the A Capella club at School. She also sings at Church and has been the soloist for Mass. She has been a volunteer at the Toledo Zoo with the ZooTeen programs for three years. She has earned two Presidential [...]
Meet Ashton! He's 4 and loves playing outside, watching Pete the Cat on Youtube, dancing and playing with friends. He is a super sweet little guy who loves his family and friends. He is kind, caring and always ready to give a hug or kiss! Sponsored Content [...]
Meet Jonathan! He's turning 4-years-old on December 22nd and has been through a lot in the past three years. His hobbies and interests consist of riding on tractors and four wheelers, playing with tractors, hanging out with his papa, walking and helping on the farm and playing outside. He's known for making [...]
Meet Alexis! She's 16-years-old and LOVES to clean, helping others, going on walks with her mom and taking car of her cats Olaf and Sven. She loves playing in the water and riding her bike!
Meet Aubrey! Aubrey is a 4-year-old little fire cracker! She loves to dance and sings along to Imagine Dragons, Taylor Swift, Frozen, Little Mermaid and Moana soundtracks. Some of her favorite places include the library and the Detroit Zoo. She wants to be a teacher when she grows up, just like Mrs. [...]
Meet Elissa! She's 15-years-old and loves bowling, volleyball and hanging out with friends.She was diagnosed with Congenital Hydrocephalus when she was 3 weeks old. Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles of the brain. She had her first surgery, which was an emergency surgery on Halloween night [...]
Meet Jimmy! He's 16-years-old and is an honorary employee at Home Depot. He loves fishing, puzzles, playing musical instruments and making bird houses. We are so excited to take him and his family to Disney World!
Meet Liam! At first glance, he might seem like your typical 6-year old rambunctious boy, but just before his first Christmas, when he was only 7 months old, he suffered a traumatic brain injury at the hands of a care provider and was diagnosed with Shaken Baby Syndrome. Due to the extent [...]
Meet Gabby! She is 11-years-old and LOVES to cook. She wants to be a chef one day as well as create her own lip gloss line. Gabby loves fashion and her favorite colors are green, gold and pink. Gabby and her family are coming to Disney World with Jay's Juniors! [...]
Meet Loryn! She is 4-years-old and loves dancing, singing and playing with dolls. We're so excited to take Loryn and her family to Walt Disney World.
Meet Griffin! He's 15-years-old and likes playing Garry's Mod and Minecraft on the computer. He loves to read, especially fantasy books and the book Wonder. His favorite TV shows are Dr. Who and Supernatural. He also like playing with my dog Bentley. Griffin likes school and is proud to have all A's and [...]
Meet Haley and Anna! Haley is 17 and is in the 11th grade at L'Anse Creuse High School Central. She loves music and riding her bike and she loves her baby dolls. Some of her favorite songs include Scars by Alessia Cara and Roar by Katy Perry. Anna is [...]
Meet Colten! He is 5-years-old and has Spina Bifida. Some of his favorite hobbies are playing outside with his brothers and sister, dressing up in costumes, building LEGO creations, and cuddling! He loves SpiderMan, Star Wars, LEGO, books, music, stuffed animals, board games, Nerf guns, coloring, and painting. [...]
Meet Claire! She is 11 years old and in the 6th grade. This pic was taken at her birthday party at Children's Hospital of Michigan. Claire loves to craft, sew, and make slime!! She especially enjoys spending time with her best friend Abby. They love drinking an occasional treat [...]
Meet Andrew! H'es 9-years-old, loves playing outside, video games and goofing around. At first glance people might not know that he has been fighting this rare and aggressive cancer called Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor or "DSRCT" for short. If one takes a closer look they can see the [...]
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.
