2019 Jay’s Juniors

Meet our past families from 2019

The year 2019 was another milestone for Jay’s Juniors, as we brought together a wonderful group of children and families for a magical experience they will always remember. Our trip to Disney World and the special activities we organized throughout the year gave these children a chance to forget about their challenges and simply enjoy being kids. We are deeply thankful to our sponsors and volunteers for making 2019 a year of joy, love, and unforgettable memories.

  • Sam

    Meet Sam! He is 17-years-old! His look was totally unique! He has thick black hair and eyes as clear and dark as midnight pools. His mom suspected something was different immediately, he never tried to lift his head or focus on anything. Just slept and cried, but the Dr's insisted he was [...]

  • Sophie

    Meet Sophie! Sophie is a sassy 7-year-old who is in 1st grade. She enjoys reading, drawing and dancing!Sophie has had to overcome obstacles her whole life after being diagnosed with Schizencephaly and Cerebral Palsy. Although she had to learn how to use the left side of her body, it never stopped [...]

  • Mariah

    Meet Mariah! Mariah is a 5-year-old who is best described as loving, silly, and determined. Mariah is emerging into her own personality and showcases her many sides whenever possible. Mariah is loveable toward caregivers and enjoys the quality time her grandparents and godparents.Mariah can be very silly and knows how to [...]

  • Levi

    Meet Levi! Levi is a strong and lovable 7-year-old! He loves his family and friends and has the biggest heart. His favorite superhero is SpiderMan. He's interested in tools, all motor vehicles and wants to be a K-9 police officer when he grows up. Some of his favorite hobbies [...]

  • Eric

    Meet Eric! Eric is 9-years-old and has Sickle Cell Anemia SS.He's a very silly, energetic and happy child. He loves to read Dog Man and Captain Underpants books, play his Nintendo Switch, and board games. His favorite superhero is Spider-Man and he loves to watch anime.He is also a member of [...]

  • Rachel

    Meet Rachel! This is Rachel! She's 16-years-old and was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome in 2007; along with epilepsy and dystonia, (seizures and low muscle tone). She is wheelchair-bound, non-verbal, wears diapers, spoon-fed, and drinks from a cup, but someone must hold it for her.Rachel was first identified as ‘Special Needs’ when [...]

  • Samantha

    Meet Samantha! She's 13-years-old who loves to dance. She is on the dance team at Art in Motion dance studio plus takes 3 additional dance classes at that studio. She is also a big sister to a little girl on the dance team. This summer she was asked to be an advocate [...]

  • Casey

    Meet Casey! This is Casey! He's the youngest of four siblings. Although he loves his two older brothers, Sean and Quinn, he and his 21 year old sister, Megan, pride themselves on being BFFs!He is in 8th grade and his favorite school subjects are gym and science. He loves music and [...]

  • Paije

    Meet Paije! In August of 2018, she was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer at just 14-years-old. She began chemotherapy the day after Christmas.On March 12, 2019 Paije received her last dose of chemotherapy. In June 2019 her port was removed. She has so much strength!She loves horror movies, one of her favorite [...]

  • Jayden

    Meet Jayden! Jayden is 16-years-old and is full of energy!He was hit by a car walking home from the bus stop two days after his 16th birthday and suffered a traumatic brain injury.Despite his hardships, he's very smart and loves to joke around. He likes to go bike riding and playing [...]

  • Markus

    Meet Markus! Markus is a very curious, intelligent and busy nine-year-older.He has a wonderful singing voice and he loves to sing the national anthem! Markus loves to dance.There are so many things he wants to be when he grows up including a Veterinarian for dogs only. He’s great at putting things [...]

  • Jameson

    Meet Jameson! This is Jameson! He's 10-years-old, in 4th grade and lives with his mom, 14-year-old sister, pug puppy Snickers, cat DJ and his 4-year-old goldfish Bubbles.He loves playing with his friends in the neighborhood riding bikes, playing video games, playing non-tackle football and hanging out. He is an avid fortnite [...]

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.