Introduced to JAF when It Was Needed Most
Patient StoriesCharlie Schmidt calls himself the anomaly. He did not have any stomach pain, did not have any notable stomach issues. But he’s very thankful for his...
Employer and Community Support Inspires Single Mom Throughout Cancer Treatment
Back on the Road to Cancer Recovery, Thanks to JAF
Patient StoriesAlba Pena wasn't experiencing any noticeable symptoms when she underwent a routine three-year colonoscopy. A few weeks after her appointment, however,...
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...
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...
One Less Worry Overhead
Patient StoriesMarshall Rolerson and his wife, Jennifer, love their little home in the woods of Maine. They live 1,000 feet off a rural route just outside Belfast. It...
JAF Lifts Spirits and Financial Burdens for Lymphoma Patient
Patient StoriesAs an occupational therapist for 37 years, Elizabeth Craig has witnessed the journey of patients recovering from a significant medical diagnosis and...
Helping Hands in Hard Times: How A Patient Found Support When She Needed It Most
Patient StoriesLydia Mann has always gravitated towards helping people. She went to medical assistance school at age 20 and has been in the healthcare field ever...
After Unexpected Colon Cancer Diagnosis, Patient Advises “People should listen to their bodies.”
Patient StoriesAfter George Isabelle got COVID near the end of the lockdown period during the pandemic, he started to get pain in his stomach. Every time he would get...