A Vacation Worth Taking Twice
After a 2023 vacation was cut short by a medical emergency, the Wilt-Helmick family returned to Tennessee with Shadow Jumpers to experience it the way they always hoped. What they found was healing, happiness, and a whole lot of joy.
Paradise for this Xp Family
For Lila, seeing the ocean had always been a dream. Through Shadow Jumpers that dream became a sun safe, joy-filled reality, creating memories, and moments of togetherness her family will carry for a lifetime.
Happy Birthday to Us
What started as a small idea to make life safer, more inclusive, and more fun for kids living with EPP has grown into a full photosensitive wide community that proves limits don’t define possibility.
Restoring Stability for a Photosensitive Mother
When a mother living with Solar Urticaria found herself unable to work and facing eviction after her condition worsened, Shadow Jumpers stepped in to help restore stability and hope.
Accepting 2026 Applicants
Shadow Jumpers and the United Porphyrias Association are looking for 32 photosensitive families (and 40 photosensitive related adult volunteers) for our 4 days, 3 nights at Victory Junction in Randleman, North Carolina. Application window now open
Summer time Assistance
Window film, more waterpark joy and sun safe strollers, discover more about the sun safe support we recently offered to the Beierwaltes, Nunez and Liston Families this summer.
2025 Sun Escape Recap
In 2025, Shadow Jumpers’ sun safe camp weekend built upon our inaugural success by increasing our total number of camp families, adding an extra day, hosting a lawn party at sunset, and celebrating the photosensitive hero within us all.
A waterpark Sun Safe Weekend
A sun-safe weekend may seem small, but for XP families, it’s a world of freedom. Shadow Jumpers surprised these photosensitive siblings with a much needed weekend getaway to an indoor waterpark.
EPP’er Up for Athlete of the year
In partnership with Sports Illustrated this EPP’er needs your help in the final hours before voting is finalized.