Past Kids & Families
Meet our past Jay’s Juniors
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.

Meet Adrienne! She's 11-years-old and has medically refractory epilepsy. She's a very complex case and has had five brain surgeries to help reduce her seizures and give her a better quality of life.Despite all of the doctors visits, surgeries and therapy, she's such a happy girl who loves her sister and [...]
Meet Kaiden! He's 4-years-old and has Spina Bifida. He spends a lot of time at the hospital and working in therapy. He's the happiest little guy who loves his family and action figures. It's his dream to go to Disney World! We are thrilled to take his family to [...]
Meet Colton! He's 10-years-old and is diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.He is obsessed with toilets and loves spending time going to new places to flush toilets.He also loves swimming, going to the playground and camping with his mom and granny.We are thrilled to take his family to Disney World with [...]
Meet Briella! She's 9-years-old and lives with Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy. She spends a lot of her time working hard in physical therapy programs to keep her strength, confidence, flexibility and mobility on track. She's the happiest little girl, best big sister and would love to meet Mickey & [...]
Meet Kameron! He's 5-years-old and within hours of being born, he was placed on a ventilator and was diagnosed with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of a Newborn. He was on life support for the first 30 days of his life.After genetic testing, they found out he's the only documented case in the [...]
Meet Zachary! At 14-days-old he went into cardiac arrest which caused a severe brain bleed. He also had an infection and lost more than 75% of his small intestine.Zach has two sisters who he loves and always has a smile on his face!He loves going to school and finds inappropriate noises [...]
Meet Dylan! He's 6-years-old and was born with Spina Bifida. His path was difficult from before he was born. At 23 weeks, he underwent surgery in utero to repair his spine. Despite the challenges he contends with, he's so happy, tough and thriving! We are so excited to take [...]
Meet Dede! She is an extraordinary 13-year-old who happens to have Down Syndrome. She is always determined to show the world how far she’ll go. Dede was born with a heart defect and had open heart surgery shortly after birth. Despite her medical struggles and setbacks, she continues to [...]
Meet Abigail! She's fun, loving, and energetic. Most days you can find her bouncing on the couches, playing outside and playing games on her tablet. She enjoys making crafts, drawing, playing pretend, singing loud to her favorite songs, and being social. To know Abby is to love her. She [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.















