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.

  • 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 [...]

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.