Helping Children Dance in the Rain
What is a
raindancer?
SJGF supports families whose children are facing more than most do in a lifetime. These amazing children show us what it looks like to be true overcomers. They find joy even in the midst of suffering and they manage to share their precious smiles with the world during some very difficult life ‘storms’. The simple joys of childhood are often put aside and replaced with hospital visits, surgeries, clinics, medicine, therapy, and adapted equipment to meet their special day-to-day needs.
Yet they remain courageous and resilient in the face of it all.
The children blessed, celebrated, and loved in honor of Julia Grace are lovingly called “Raindancers” because despite the storms they face every day, they have learned to “Dance in the Rain” just like Julia Grace.
'Dance in the Rain', written & performed by Clouds and Thorns, in partnership with and to benefit SJGF, is now available to download or stream on all major platforms.
Thanks to Clouds and Thorns, all sales and stream proceeds of "Dance in the Rain” will go towards helping SJGF.
Listen and purchase here:
who we help
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Children who are currently going through a medical crisis, seriously ill, medically fragile, or who have serious/complex special/medical needs
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Newborn to 18 years old
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Families in Northern Virginia-Must live within an hour's drive of Bristow, VA
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Families in certain areas of WV-Must live in the surrounding areas of Kanawha/Putnam County
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Children diagnosed with I-cell and living in the USA
how we help
The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation fills critical gaps for children who are seriously ill, medically fragile, or have complex healthcare or special needs by providing life-changing resources that increase independence, improve quality of life, and create opportunities to move, play, and thrive. From adaptive equipment, home modifications, aquatic therapy, and mobility resources to iPads, therapeutic gifts, and celebrations that honor life's biggest milestones, SJGF says "yes" when other resources cannot—bringing joy, hope, and meaningful support to children and families every step of the way.
how you can help
There are many wonderful ways for you to ‘Join The Dance’ and help support our mission!
Our volunteers, partners, donors and sponsors make it possible for us to help children, in the midst of a storm, dance in the rain. Because of people like you, we can do what we do! Let’s Dance!
Making a donation (of any amount) is the most effective thing you can do to help support our mission and ensure we can continue to say YES to our Raindancer families.
No matter how old you are, where you live, or whether or not you can give, you can help our Raindancers, Dance in the Rain—and you can start right now. Every dollar you raise counts!
Sign up to volunteer as an individual, family, business or group. Give with your time, talents or help at our fundraising events. Because of volunteers like you, we can do what we do!
Meet our
raindancers
The children blessed, celebrated & loved in honor of Julia Grace are lovingly called “Raindancers” because despite the storms they face every day, they have learned to “Dance in the Rain” just like Julia Grace.
Be inspired as you read about our SJGF families and how their courageous children Dance in the Rain. We are honored to walk alongside our families and to share these stories with you.
Read about SJGF Raindancers—and how your support is making a difference in their lives.
This page is dedicated to remembering our Raindancers who have passed away.
Under the Umbrella: A storytelling series where we share the everyday lives of our families & in their own words.