A First-Time Marathoner, A Hometown Connection, and a Mission That Matters
Team JAFAustin McGowan’s sport of choice had always been swimming. He swam D1 at Providence College and coaches high school swimming. But lately he’s taken up...
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Ten Marathons. One Mission. A Decade of Giving Back.
Team JAFIt all started about 25 years ago for John Ponte, when he attended his first Boston marathon to cheer on a co-worker. It planted a seed in his head, maybe...
A Young Mother’s Cancer Journey—and the Support That Helped Her Family Hold On
Patient StoriesRenee Malloy’s story is a reminder that a cancer diagnosis can strike anyone at any time, and at any age. It also highlights the struggles that are...
A Race with New Meaning: Allison Taylor Runs Boston in Honor of Matt
Team JAFAnother marathon season is approaching, and Allison Taylor is set to run her second Boston Marathon as a member of Team JAF. Allison is keeping her...
More Than a Diagnosis: The ripple effects of cancer—and the caregiver who carried them all
Patient StoriesShantae Holmes and her husband, Marquis, live with their blended family of four kids. Shantae is proud of her active role in the community and has started...
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...
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...
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...