Narrative:

Ms. Franklin was inspired to establish a charitable foundation by a deeply personal family experience. As a grandmother, she witnessed her son, daughter-in-law, and young granddaughter navigating the multiple challenges associated with her granddaughter’s juvenile arthritis. That experience gave her a personal understanding of the challenges families can face when caring for a child with a serious health condition and inspired her desire to help other children and families facing similar circumstances. Motivated by compassion, family, and service, she felt compelled to transform the family’s experience into a broader charitable purpose. Your support will help ensure that families affected by juvenile arthritis do not feel that they must navigate their journey alone.

Your support will provide:

· Assess essential medications.

· Prescribe therapies.

· Medically necessary supplies.

· Transportation services.

Why it matters:

These supports are intended to improve mobility, comfort, continuity of care, and overall quality of life for children affected by juvenile arthritis. Juvenile arthritis affects approximately 300,000 children in the United States, and many families struggle to afford the treatments and therapies their children need. The urgency of this proposal is heightened by the financial strain associated with ongoing care. This initiative will reduce barriers to care and expand support for underserved and disadvantaged children.

Saving Her Legacy