Astraea’s Journey of Strength and Resilience
Patient StoriesSeven-year-old Astraea is a bright and bubbly girl who loves swimming and feeling the sun on her face. Born with a rare genetic mutation of the STXBP1...
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Scoops of Kindness Delivers a Sweet Day for JAF Families
UpBeat EventsOn Friday August 21st, The Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) partnered with Munroe Dairy to host the first ever Scoops of Kindness event, bringing the...
When Support Goes Beyond the Application
Patient StoriesAt just 11 months old, Everly was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic disorder that can cause tumors to develop along nerves. For...
Turning a Cancer Journey into a Mission of Giving Back
Patient StoriesAlexandra Clithero is a teacher living in Southern Maine with her husband Brandon, their 10-year-old son Austin, and two black labs. In 2021, Alex was...
2026 Team JAF Falmouth Wrap Up
Team JAFSunday, August 16, was one to remember as 45 incredible athletes hit the pavement at the 54th ASICS Falmouth Road Race, proudly representing the Joe...
Running for More Than the Finish Line
Team JAFElla Schwarz has always spent her summers in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The house where her family stays each year sits directly along the Falmouth...
Live Like Liz: A Father and Daughter Run to Honor a Legacy of Love, Strength, and Showing Up for Others
Team JAFJustin and Kiki Fossbender, father and daughter, have both been running since childhood. Justin, who had a father who was a runner, followed in his...
What Will Your Legacy Be?
GivingLet's be honest. Writing a will probably isn't on anyone's list of favorite things to do. It's one of those tasks that's easy to put off. Life gets...
Leaving a Legacy of Hope: One Simple Way to Ensure JAF Shows Up for Future Families
GivingAt the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, we're fortunate to have supporters who show up for cancer patients and families in so many ways. Some make an...
18 Years Strong: Golfing for Good at JAF’s Annual Tournament
EventsOn Monday, June 8th, the Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) hosted our 18th Annual Joe Andruzzi & Friends Golf Tournament at Black Rock Country Club...