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 & Bella

    Meet Cole & Bella! Cole is 16-years-old and has a autoimmune disease. He has been on chemo based medications since he was 10 to control it and goes to the hospital every 4 weeks for treatments. He is a junior in High School and duel enrolled in college. He [...]

  • Tyler

    Meet Tyler! He's our final family for the year! Back in August Tyler underwent an open brain surgery to remove his seizure focus parts on his brain which involved removing the frontal, temporal and parietal lobe on the right side of his brain. He’s such a strong boy and [...]

  • Isabella

    Meet Isabella! She is a 12-year-old 7th grader. While in kindergarten at the young age of five, Isabella was in critical condition at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Suffering from fulminant myocarditis, which caused her to go into cardiogenic shock, she was placed on ECMO as a last ditch effort [...]

  • Adalynn

    Meet Adalynn! Meet Adalynn who is 10-years-old! She is known for her contagious smile and spreads joy everywhere she goes! She was diagnosed with quadriplegic, spastic, cerebral palsy around 10-months-old. She enjoys cheerleading with her CL Spirit, Cheerabilities team. She also LOVES the bus, going to school and shopping. [...]

  • Silas

    Meet Silas! He's 3-years-old and has always been a very happy and positive individual. He maintained his attitude even when he was sick everyday and didn’t have much energy. He continued to be himself after his Leukemia diagnosis (April 10th 2021), and through all the poking and surgeries with [...]

  • Mihail

    Meet Mihail! He goes by Mike and has had a rough few years. He's autistic and was bullied so badly in school that he ended up in the hospital. On top of that, he lost his beloved grandparents and not long after his dad in a horrible car accident. [...]

  • Andrew

    Meet Evan! He is 5 years old, and has a mutation of his GRIN1 gene. Unfortunately, this gene affects the receptors in his brain that are responsible for memory and learning, and the mutation has caused a lot of health issues and 24-hour care. He has multiple seizures every day [...]

  • Courage

    Meet Courage! She's 7-years-old and so full of love and hope that it's contagious. She has 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Courage likes to paint, dance and sing. She can't wait to get to school just to see who else she can help and what she can learn. When [...]

  • Juliana

    Meet Juliana! At the beginning of April, while on vacation, Juliana started having some pain in her left arm. After a couple of trips to the hospital, her parents received the worst call of their entire lives. Juliana was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Juliana’s strength and [...]

  • Jackson

    Meet Jackson! He's 13-years-old and was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia at one week old. From six months to 10 years old, he had to get blood transfusions once every two to three weeks. That caused him to have iron overload which brought on more issues. Jackson underwent a [...]

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.