Guest blog: JAF’s first (UP)Beat Cancer award winner!
UpBeat CancerThis post is authored by Lisa Scherber, Director of Patient and Family Programs at Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center. Lisa was honored...
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Our Daily Dose of Laughter
UpBeat CancerWith the end of the year nearing, it’s time to close the book – literally – on our beloved Daily Dose campaign.October & November was a lot of...
Our fifth annual New England Celebrities Tackle Cancer Gala – a huge success!
EventsWe’re still recovering from our big night at Gillette, but we have great news to share: our Foundation raised a record-breaking $500,000 Monday night...
Movember builds prostate cancer awareness
UpBeat CancerMovember? What’s that, you’re probably wondering? Well, it’s the month in which certain men choose to grow out and show off their moustaches to...
Happy Thanksgiving to our JAF family!
EventsJen and I hope you all enjoy the holiday, and that tomorrow evening finds you snug and happy in turkey-and-pie-induced food comas.We have so much to be...
JAF Looks Forward to Fifth Anniversary Gala at Gillette, December 3, 2012
EventsIt’s hard to believe it’s already that time of year, but yes – we’re getting ready for our annual New England Celebrities Tackle Cancer Gala!Once...
#JAFdailydose: Tweet. Laugh. Help.
UpBeat CancerYou know all of those hilarious things kids say? The little wisecracks and comebacks that make us laugh out loud, that we always mean to write down? Well,...
Breast cancer survivor Jessica Croteau: a massive Pats fan works to stay positive
UpBeat CancerIn honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re taking time to honor our patient grant recipients who have battled breast cancer – a disease...
We’re Thinking Pink: Recognizing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UpBeat CancerSeems like pink ribbons are everywhere this year, and they’re a welcome sight – the public awareness campaign for National Breast Cancer Awareness...
Tom Brady, National Grid and CBS Radio Boston team up to raise more money for JAF patient grants!
UpBeat CancerI’m beyond excited to tell you all about JAF’s new campaign this fall: “Touchdowns by Tom,” benefitting our Patient Touchdown Program. It’s a...