“I Was My First Patient”
Patient StoriesJasmine was a hardworking student who always had one goal in mind: medical school. Being accepted into the University of Connecticut Medical School was...
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Paying it Forward – A Circle of Gratitude
UpBeat CancerA cancer diagnosis is never an easy pill to swallow, but for Julie Ann Chase a breast cancer diagnosis presented even more challenges then initially...
“Knowing I had that support allowed me to remain upbeat during the darkest times”
Patient StoriesSarah Greaney entered her early 40s at the peak of her life when she received her unexpected ovarian cancer diagnosis in December 2018. The Lewiston,...
It’s not how big you are, it’s how big you play.
Patient StoriesWhen you meet Carly Silva, one of the first things you notice is her infectious smile. Like many 13-year old’s, she has a variety of interests –...
“There Are People Out There Who Don’t Even Know You, But Care”
UpBeat CancerWhile it may not fit the traditional Hollywood version of romance, Bryan will tell you that his own battle with cancer, which began in May 2018, is really...
Team JAF Athletes Shine Through September Fundraising Events
EventsBetween September 20-21, 2019, sixteen Foundation supporters partook in two new athletic fundraising events for Team JAF, collectively raising $13,000+...
Proud Vermonter Refuses to Let Cancer Derail Collegiate Goals
UpBeat CancerJeremy Bourgeois is what some might call a proud Vermonter. A 21-year-old man who grew up in Bennington and is earning his degree at UVM, he loves the...
JAF Bridge Builder: Closing the Gap Between Hospital and Home for Cancer Patients
PartnershipsWhen a family receives a cancer diagnosis, they are often overwhelmed by the hidden costs that come along with treatment. At a time when a family might...
From ‘Tin Knocker’ to Cancer Patient in an Afternoon
Patient StoriesGreg Kundicz refers to himself as a 'tin knocker', or what most of us would call a sheet metal worker. More specifically, he installs ductwork in...
Team JAF Raises Over $115,000 Through 2019 Falmouth Road Race
Team JAFLast Sunday (August 18) 60 Team JAF runners lined up at the start of the 47th Annual New Balance Falmouth Road Race, donning Joe Andruzzi Foundation...