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Midwest-North Regional Representatives
Serving Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
Cyndi LaMoure
Jill
Mickelson
Hi we are the Mickelson Family from Tomahawk, WI. Our youngest child,
Gracie was diagnosed with JDM in November of 2000 at 5 years of age.
Gracie is 10 years old, Cassidy is 13 and Taylor is 15 years old.
My husband, Nate, is an elementary school teacher and also coaches middle
school cross country, high school track and girls softball in the summer. My name is Jill and I work part-time at a real estate office and I also
substitute teach. Both jobs give me plenty of flexibility with my schedule.
We have become very involved with the JM community and are hoping to help
find a way to a cure for all of our JM kids. We are hear to share our
personal experiences and listen to yours.
 Jen Weers
JM first became a part of our lives in October 2004 when my daughter, Julia, then 3-years-old, was diagnosed. At the time she was unable to walk up stairs, get herself on the bed or couch, or lean over to pick up a toy.
We chose to embrace JM as a family and vowed to help Julia in any way she needed it. That support has crossed over to our desire to befriend other families who are struggling with the same issues we are, and our passion is letting these kids know they aren’t alone, and they are loved.
My husband, Mitchell, is a project manager for a small web development company. Pre-children I worked in advertising and public relations, but put my career on hold to stay home with my kids.
Julia has a brother, Mitch, who is just a year younger than her, and a sibling expected in February 2006.
Our family looks forward to meeting and talking with you and working together to create awareness of this disease while working for a cure. I am excited to hear your fundraising and awareness ideas.
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