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A Moment of Magic
at James Madison University
HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA
Meet A Moment of Magic at James Madison University
A Moment of Magic JMU is dedicated to harnessing the power of play to spark joy, foster connection, reduce isolation, and support the mental health and emotional healing for medically vulnerable children and their families.
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We have proudly served the greater Harrisonburg community since 2018 by engaging students at JMU. Together, we bring moments of magic, hope, and healing to children when they need it most.โ
Give Today. Change a Child’s Tomorrow.
Your donation supports local hospital visits and mental health programming led by JMU volunteers. All gifts made here stay with the JMU chapter to support children in the surrounding community.
Our Supporters
Feedback & Testimonials
We believe in letting our impact speak for itself — and these testimonials say it best.
Discover how small moments have made a big difference in the lives we serve.
"Being non-verbal, Selah is often overlooked in large gatherings. The life of a special needs parent is endless paperwork, expensive equipment and therapies, and helping everyone else know and see your child's value. AMoM was like a breath of fresh air to work with, having simple and easy communication, generous willingness to drive to our area, and natural giftedness around childen with disabilities."
Amara Etheredge,
Parent
"You brought relief, distraction, and hope to our children and families.”"
Tony Schuh,
Family Resource Coordinator, Sacred Heart
Children’s Hospital
"She lights up when she gets a visit from one of your volunteers. It’s a beautiful distraction from the PTSD and anxiety she carries as a cancer survivor. Every single visit call has been pure magic."
Meg Hammett,
Parent
![We are so grateful for all the magic and memories that we made at CureFest this year. We will not stop fighting! One of our members, Hannah stated โBeing able to brighten the days of the children impacted by pediatric cancer is an experience [she] will never forget.โ WE ARE GOLD TOGETHER! ๐๏ธ
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Kayla Coppage
Chapter President
Cassidy Frank
Magic Experience Coordinator
Grace Erasmi
Social Media Coordinator
Ella Anderson
Secretary
Our Programs
Magic Makers
Character Program
Our flagship program brings beloved characters to children as part of trauma-informed, play-based healing. Magic Makers—trained in child development, emotional regulation, and dignity-centered care—collaborate with hospital teams and caregivers to reduce anxiety, foster joy, and support each child's circle of care.
Express, Create, Heal
Targeted Intervention Program
Express, Create, Heal is a peer-led, trauma-informed program for children affected by cancer, developed with mental health professionals to address grief, anxiety, identity, and more. Through storytelling and creative expression, children ages 3 to 18 engage in guided activities that foster belonging and emotional resilience during a time of profound upheaval.
AMoM Unlimited
Virtual Programming
AMoM Unlimited is a free, on-demand digital library designed for medically vulnerable children who can’t receive in-person visits. With storytimes, themed activities, and uplifting videos led by trained volunteers, the program delivers play-based healing anywhere—removing barriers and ensuring every child can access the magic.
More Ways to Give
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Help us deliver joy directly by purchasing supplies and gifts for children and volunteers.
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Get Involved with AMoM
at James Madison University
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New to AMoM? We're so excited you're here. As a volunteer, you’ll have the chance to create real impact in children’s lives and grow in leadership, empathy, and confidence along the way.
Whether you’re interested in joining as a character or Magic Maker, there’s a place for you in our chapter.
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Already a volunteer? This is your hub for everything you need to thrive in your role — from training to scheduling to leadership development.
โSign for visits, log volunteer hours, access trainings, and stay connected
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