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.
Upcoming Events
| CNN “Tiny Monsters” 6:00 PM EST on HLN » View Trailer | AUG 3 |
| Beach Walk | OCT 6 |
| Jordan’s Sporting Goods Store | DEC 8-9 |
| PAM Summit | APR 12 |
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).
In the News
On the Story’s Lynn Smith interviews Shelly and Steve Smelski
On The Story’s Lynn Smith interviews Shelly and Steve Smelski for the HLN documentary “Something’s Killing Me – Tiny Monsters,”…
MichaeLA’s Michaela Pereira interviews Shelly and Steve Smelski
MichaeLA’s own Michaela Pereira, interviews Sebastian Deleon, Shelly and Steve about the documentary Something’s Killing Me and Sebastian’s recovery from…
CNN HLN’s “Something’s Killing Me with BD Wong
Emmy® Award nominee BD Wong hosts the series that spotlights medical conundrums through the lens of documentary filmmaking. Season 2, Episode 1,…
Live 5 Investigates: Rare, but deadly brain-eating amoeba
Live 5 Investigates: Rare, but deadly brain-eating amoeba WCSC Television of Charleston, South Carolina, published a story on hidden dangers…
Boston25 News – Teen who survived rare brain-eating amoeba infection reunited with doctor who saved his life
Teen who survived rare brain-eating amoeba infection reunited with doctor who saved his life Read the full story: Boston25 News,…
FOX35 News – Amoeba survivor shares story
Florida Hospital for Children and The Jordan Smelski Foundation for Amoeba Awareness, in partnership with Florida Department of Health…