Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Cure JM Foundation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval for Cure JM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, to hold the Walk Strong to Cure JM Houston fundraiser in Bear Creek Pioneer Park on October 17, 2026, including ticket sales and the sale of food, beverages, and merchandise from vendors.
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Background and Discussion:
Cure JM families and friends come together across the country to take meaningful steps toward better treatments and a cure for juvenile myositis (JM). Each walk features food, fun, and friendship, creating an inclusive experience for the whole family-children, teens, and young adults included. These events are designed to foster connection, offer support, and remind every family that they are not alone.
Cure JM is the global leader in juvenile myositis (JM) research, paving the way for better treatments for JM while improving the lives of families affected by the disease.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options:
If this request is not approved the organization will have to find a different venue to hold their event.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N...
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