Jay’s Juniors

Spread Joy, One Magical Moment at a Time

Celebrate our 11th year by supporting our life-changing trips for brave children.

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Who We Are

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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.

  • Cole

    Meet Cole! He's 11-years-old and has had a difficult three months. What he thought was a headache turned into two brain surgeries. He loves dogs and Monster High Collector Dolls. Listen to how we're granting his Christmas wishes! We couldn't do this without our amazing partners: Kroger, Masco, Children's [...]

  • Aliviah

    Meet Aliviah! Meet Aliviah! She's 8-years-old and as sweet as they come! She loves to read and write. She also enjoys riding her bike, playing roadblocks, watching JoJo Siwa and playing with anything LOL. She's the best big sister to BrookLynn and helps take care of her without even [...]

  • James

    Meet James! He is a 3 year old boy who is full of love, bravery, and a beautiful soul. James is an extraordinary miracle. At 4 months old he received his gift of life, a precious heart. Prior to his transplant, his failing heart lead to other major organs [...]

  • Alyea

    Meet Alyea! In the fall of 2016, Alyea experienced what seemed to be a simple earache, along with some facial pain. Weeks later, her symptoms progressed into body pain and inflammation in random parts of her body, and a lump/lesion was found on her jaw bone.After 19 months of feeling like [...]

  • Andrew

    Meet Andrew! He's 6-years-old and was born at 26 weeks gestation. He was in the NICU at Beaumont in Royal Oak for 6 months. He was home bound after that for 15 months with nurses and therapists coming to us. He was slowly allowed to do more but has had a [...]

  • Sophia

    Meet Sophia! This is Sophia! She has been a literal and physical miracle since birth!She is a diva and as sassy as you can get! Sophia loves her music! She has a wide variety and is always into the next best thing. She loves her arts and crafts, and her construction [...]

  • Antanasio

    Meet Antanasio! Antanasio is 14-years-old!He was diagnosed in 2017 with Primary Media Stynal B-Cell Lymphoma. Three months later it spread to his brain and spinal cord.He's the 2nd baseman for the Southwest Detroit Aztecs, loves watching the Detroit Tigers and enjoys playing video games. [...]

  • Cole

    Meet Cole! Cole is a very happy and energetic 8-year-old boy with a smile that can light up any room.His strong and warm hugs can brighten any day. He loves to play with cars and to look at books. His favorite shows are Bubble Guppies, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig and Frozen. [...]

  • Loneigh

    Meet Loneigh! She's 8-years-old and was born with Down Syndrome and a heart defect, causing her to have two open heart surgeries by 5-months-old.Loneigh's mostly non-verbal, but does know some sign language. Despite being non-verbal, she's still very smart, funny and full of life. She loves giving hugs and saying hi [...]

  • Devin

    Meet Devin! This is Devin! He's an active 7-year-old boy!He loves to be outside, run around with his friends, ride his bike and play hockey.He loves cars, especially garbage trucks, police cars, firetrucks and ambulances. He wears a SWAT vest or special ops vest all the time!Lightening McQueen, Tow-Mater, Dusty Crophopper, [...]

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)

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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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.