The Road is Long, But So is Andrea’s Strength
Patient StoriesAndrea D’Amato and her husband left Massachusetts in 2019 and nestled in the small, scenic community of Pembroke, Maine, a town with fewer than 800...
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The Transformative Power of Year-End Giving: How Your Kindness Brings Comfort and Hope Into 2026
AnnouncementsAs we close out the 2025 calendar year and prepare for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation’s next chapter in 2026, we are reminded of the extraordinary impact...
Massachusetts Police Departments Turn Pink for a Purpose: 2025 Pink Patch Project Recap
PartnershipsEvery October, law enforcement agencies across the country trade their standard shoulder patches for bright pink ones. It’s more than a fashion...
2025 Hop Over Recap
Events2025 was another outstanding year for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) Hop Over Events. These gatherings brought communities together across the region...
Above Par in Every Way: The Average Joe’s Golf Classic
EventsOn Monday, October 27, the Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) teed off its inaugural Average Joe’s Golf Classic at Segregansett Country Club in Taunton, MA...
Picking Positivity: An (Up)Beat Day for Patients at Lyman Orchards with JAF
UpBeat EventsOn a warm autumn day, the Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) brought together dozens of patient families for a very special (Up)Beat Event at Lyman Orchards...
Live from Gillette Stadium: Joe Andruzzi Foundation’s 18th Annual Gala Delivered Help, Hope, and Laughter!
EventsOh, what a night! The Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) brought sponsors, partners, and guests together at Gillette Stadium for a fresh take on its...
Brandy Bobolas: A Legacy of Love, Strength, and Impact
Patient StoriesBrandy Bobolas believes she was born to make an impact on people. It's why she loved her job so much. She managed a team of 18 people at an insurance...
Brian Ross: Full Circle: From Receiving Care to Delivering It
Patient StoriesBrian Ross spent his life in the food service industry. After time away due to a cancer diagnosis, he's now back working, providing food for those in...
From Diagnosis to Determination: How 12-Year-Old Elijah and His Family Are Turning a Rare Cancer Battle Into a Mission of Hope
Patient StoriesElijah Randolph was 10 years old when he bumped his leg running around a corner table. The initial bump started to grow but eventually diminished. It was...