It makes our journey possible!! Without this grant we would not have had the ability to keep fighting, or to keep trying or to keep succeeding one tiny step at a time. This disease takes such a toll but I have to ask myself: As tired as we get, how exhausted must Emerson be? Thanks to JBC we can continue to help Emerson with one less thing to worry about.

The JBC Grant removed financial barriers to effective treatment. JBC gave us the opportunity to pursue advanced diagnostic tests and integrative treatment options. The fear of financial costs limited our family from pursuing these treatment options for several years. The JBC grant literally lifted a weight for us. It broke down barriers. I do not believe that our children would be at this point in their healing journey without the JBC grant we received. We are so grateful!

-Michele

To have advice and support from experts who understand PANS' impact on the child and the family is so important. Healing is a holistic process for the child and the family which requires multiple providers, medications and emotional support. The grant relieved much of the financial burden of care not covered by insurance. I am very grateful for the assistance.

-Jillian

The most impactful opportunity that my JBC Grant money afforded me was the chance to revisit my Dr. and take the necessary tests I needed. Also, this helped me to further understand what is causing my symptoms.

This journey has been long and difficult. A year ago I wouldn’t have been well enough to head to college. But now, I am able to! Very grateful for all that I have learned about my condition. I’m eager to understand more and continue to heal.

Feeling validated and being supported emotionally as a caregiver has given me the strength and determination to help further heal my son. Receiving financial support has allowed us to access additional diagnostics and appointments to continue to customize his ever changing treatment plan. Knowing and being part of a community with others who understand how incredibly difficult PANS is, has given me hope to not give up and pursue further healing.

-Colleen

The grant has allowed me to pay for a lot of testing for gut health and follow up Bartonella testing that is other wise not covered by insurance. This allowed us to get treatment for something that would have other wise gone untreated and undiagnosed.

-Karen

Words will never come close to expressing my gratitude for being awarded the JBC grant to assist on my healing journey. I am striving for nothing short of total healing, so I can one day join you all in helping others who battle PANS & PANDAS. All my love & gratitude.

The most impactful opportunity the JBC grant provided us is peace of mind. Having two daughters afflicted with PANS has been emotionally and financially draining. This grant money will cover some of the monthly expenses for supplements and therapy, alleviating an immense amount of stress and allowing us to be able to relax and worry less about money. We are so very grateful for this support

We are extremely gracious for the JBC grant afforded to us in support of Jake's treatment.

We were able to enjoy quality time this past summer as a family. The JBC has been extremely helpful in allowing us an important outlet to tell our story and share information among families. Thank you!

The JBC grant helped us pay for diagnostic testing as well as the services of a PANS/PANDAS physician. Because of Connor's condition, he could not attend school regularly so I had to leave my job. This put an enormous strain on our finances. The grant helped relieve some of the financial burden so we can focus on getting Connor better.

The JBC grant afforded us the chance to take my daughter to get the right supplements and see a PANS/PANDAS doctor. My daughter is in a much better place and we are so grateful to JBC. Thank you thank you thank you!

The grant helped us access resources that we would not have been able to access without the grant. Above all the JBC community that we are now a part of is the most useful aspect of this grant.

-Jennifer

We had a very tough journey at the beginning with providers who did not support the diagnosis and we are grateful for those we found who do and provide excellent care. Healing is a holistic process for the child and the family which requires multiple providers, medications and emotional support. The grant relieved much of the financial burden of care not covered by insurance. I am very grateful for the assistance.

-Sarah

Our journey with PANS has been nothing short of horrific and devastating. But because of the testing we were able to do with the JBC Grant money, we became armed with important medical information about the overload of infection antibodies plaguing our daughter’s body and brain. I can happily say that today, Abby’s health is dramatically improving, and she is back to school full time after missing more than half of her middle school years. We now have hope for a future for our daughter that we could not see two years ago. The JBC Grant helped us get here, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Description goes hereCory's PANS/Lyme healing journey, which began many years ago, has been filled with incredible challenges and heartaches. The grant from JBC helped to provide Cory with the consistent treatment he needed. This helped to transform Cory's health, which has made such a positive impact on our lives. We are ever so grateful to JBC for their generous, caring support, which has given our family hope and peace. Truly a blessing! With grateful hearts, Cory and family

The most important thing that the JBC grant afforded our family was belonging to a community. Before JBC, our PANS world was very lonely. It is nice to have people who are going through the same thing and can understand what you're going through. The compassion that the JBC has shown us is something we will never forget.

The JBC Grant was truly a blessing, as it offered us the ability to do more extensive testing on each of our three children. We were able to more accurately understand the complexity of their medical challenges, so that we could treat them effectively for Lyme disease/co-infections and mold toxicity. We are profoundly grateful for the support of JBC, and we would not be where we are today in our healing journey if not for their generosity.

We are ever so grateful for the JBC grant which has provided options for medical care we couldn't otherwise afford as we strive towards a path of healing for my son. It has brought my son and I some peace of mind knowing he has doctors that understand and know how to treat PANS/PANDAS. Having the JBC Foundation as a support has helped us realize we are not alone and have hope for healing.

We were so grateful to learn that JBC offered grants to those in need who have children with PANS/PANDAS. The process was incredibly easy to walk through, and the foundation was so kind and generous. It is because of the grant we received from JBC that we were able to access providers who are giving both of our children lifesaving treatment and care. We are so grateful to JBC for their generosity and kindness. Without this grant, we would not be walking our children toward health.