Dear Friend,

Almost six years ago we received devastating news as parents. Our then four year old daughter, Macy, was diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM). JDM is an extremely rare and potentially devastating disease, only effecting 3.1 children out of 1 million!

Currently there is no cure, only a hope for remission. Due to this fact, Macy is under the treatment of Dr. Lauren Pachman, a specialist at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Dr. Pachman’s life’s work is to treat and find a cure for children with JDM. We have been blessed to have found her and her hard working staff. Macy is required to see Dr. Pachman, in Chicago, every few months indefinitely. Thanks to the research Dr. Pachman has already accomplished, Macy’s daily effects have been controlled thus far and we intend to keep it that way!

We have dedicated ourselves to raising research funds in order for Macy’s Doctor, Dr. Pachman and Children’s Memorial Research Hospital to search for a cure that will benefit all children with JDM and their families. In February 2006 we created Macy’s Miracle Foundation. Several months later we began our efforts to raise money for Dr. Pachman and her search for a cure!

Thanks to Woody’s River Roo and numerous other sponsors and many generous donors, to date Macy’s Miracle Foundation has presented Children’s Memorial Hospital with over $180,497 which is being utilized for JDM research led by Dr. Pachman.

On Sunday May 22nd, 2011 we will host the Macy’s Miracle Foundation 6th Annual Summer Kick-Off Bash, at Woody’s River Roo in Ellenton, Florida. We hope to see you there!!! Thank you in advance for your support of Macy‘s Miracle Foundation!

100% of ALL event funds raised by Macy’s Miracle Foundation, which is a Not for Profit (501.c3) organization, will directly support JDM research. All donations are tax deductible!

God Bless, John and Rachel Kendzior & all volunteers of the Macy’s Miracle Foundation