Jordan Cole Smelski
Jordan died from Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis on July 2, 2014 at the age of 11. Jordan was a fun loving child with a passion for soccer, horseback riding, zip lining, art and video games. While on vacation, Jordan contracted the amoeba Naegleria fowleri, while swimming in hot springs.
2019 PAM Summit Video
2019 PAM Summit Flyer
Upcoming Events
| EVENT | CITY | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| CNN “Tiny Monsters” on HLN | National | July 14-28 |
| PAM Summit | Orlando | Sept. 13 |
| 3 Amoebas Meeting | Lake Nona | Sept. 14 |
| 4th Annual Beach Walk | St. Petersburg | October |
| ACEP Scientific Assembly 2019 | Denver | Oct. 26 |
| 18th International Meeting on Free-living Amoeba | Costa Rica | Nov. 20-22 |
| Jordan’s Sporting Goods Store | Orlando | Dec. 7 & 8 |
| 2020 Annual Golf Tournament | Orlando | May 16, 2020 |
| Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference (Spoke to over 200 doctors at the conference) |
Sarasota | June 21-22, 2019 |
2018 At a Glance
2018 Annual Summary, Jordan Smelski Foundation for Amoeba Awareness
The December 2018 store was a big success!
464 children received sporting goods – including 108 bikes, 49 scooters and 21 skateboards.
MISSION
To create global awareness about the risks associated with amoebas in fresh warm water and educate families and medical communities about the risks from Naegleria fowleri and Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM).
Our Mission
Create global awareness about
the risks associated with amoebas
in fresh warm water.
Meet Jordan
Jordan passed away on July 2, 2014 from Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM).
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