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.

  • Danny

    Meet Danny! This is Danny and he is 6 years old!He has a rare condition called Femoral Hypoplasia Unusual Facies Syndrome. This means shortened or absent femurs (thigh bones) and facial abnormalities. He has had many surgeries including a tracheostomy, cleft palate repair, jaw distraction, trach revision, Boyd amputation and many [...]

  • Riddick

    Meet Riddick! He's 13-years-old and has been through a lot in his lifetime, having three brain surgeries, radiation treatment, and intellectual/learning disabilities.He is a loving and happy boy, that loves to write his letters/numbers, color and do art projects. He loves watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and hanging out with his older [...]

  • Juliana

    Meet Juliana! She's 7-years-old and is in 1st grade.  She is sassy and spirited and she loves excitement.  Music, art and reading are among her favorite things.  She loves coloring and is very good at it.  Juliana's start in life was very rough, she was given a 0% prognosis to survive [...]

  • Zack

    Meet Zack! He was diagnosed at 9 months with hydrocephalus which means water on the brain. The only treatment for him was brain surgery to place a device called a shunt. Zack has had 9 surgeries already and has a lifetime full of more surgeries to come. Zack also has severe [...]

  • Kinsley

    Meet Kinsley! She absolutely loves all things related to phones and her iPad...she's a teenager in an 8-year-old's body! She loves to watch videos, play games, and especially FaceTime friends and family. Her smile is as contagious as her laugh, and her positive personality have gotten her through 15 different surgeries [...]

  • Tiffany

    Meet Tiffany! On April 12th she went into cardiac arrest which caused an anoxic brain injury at school.  She called her dad saying she was going to miss the bus because she forgot jacket in class, so when he went to pick her up he found out she passed out. Originally, they [...]

  • Elsa

    Meet Elsa! She was born in 2014 and immediately experienced complications, such as low blood sugar and bilirubin. After a few days in the hospital’s special care nursery, the newborn screen test revealed that Elsa had a rare metabolic disorder called Galactosemia. She was taken by ambulance to a NICU at another hospital [...]

  • Pedro

    Meet Pedro! Pedro is 9-years-old and is in the 4th grade. He's so excited to be back in school since he missed all of third grade. He was diagnosed with very high risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2017 and he's finally in remission!!Pedro enjoys playing video games and playing soccer with [...]

  • Micheal

    Meet Micheal! Meet Micheal! He's 5-years-old and currently attends kindergarten. He is the youngest child in our family of 5.  Micheal has a smile that can light up a room, he always works hard and perseveres. Micheal loves music and he loves to dance. His favorite song right now is Immortals from [...]

  • Conner and Mason

    Meet Conner! He was born at 25 weeks and stayed in the NICU for the first 229 days of his life. He developed NEC at just a month old and after 3 surgeries, he lost 54% of his intestines. Due to all the complications during the surgeries, he was then diagnosed with [...]

HIGHLIGHTS

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HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

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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.