Runner honors Mother’s lesson of giving back
Team JAFThe Christmas Jars, by Jason F. Wright, is a story about a family that aims to help, even if in just a small way. The family saves and collects change and...
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With Her own Parents in Mind, Team JAF Runner Asks Others to Donate a Mile of the Race to a Cancer Warrior
Team JAFLaura Schulz has run the Boston marathon before. But this year, it will take on an even greater meaning. She’ll be running with the names of 26 cancer...
Team JAF Runner Takes Leap of Faith in First Marathon
Team JAFJordan Smith fell into running at the start of the pandemic. She thought half marathons might be in her purview one day, but not a full marathon. But...
Right Timing for Boston Native To Run Marathon
Team JAFJames Cole has run a marathon before. But for 2022, he thought the time was right to try his hand in his hometown. The 33-year-old grew up in West...
This Gamer Battles a Tough Opponent
Patient StoriesEight-year-old Foxborough, MA resident Kota Doolan was all smiles after receiving a new Xbox controller and gaming gear for Christmas in 2021. Like many...
Always Helping, Even in Difficult Times
Patient StoriesPatricia is the type of person who is the first one to help others in need. The New Hampshire resident is a prominent volunteer in her community. She was...
Become A Bridge Builder and Offer Steady Support to New England Cancer Patients
PartnershipsA cancer diagnosis often brings financial devastation to patients and their families. Unexpected and very often exorbitant medical expenses leave families...
Pressing on During A Cancer Diagnosis
Patient StoriesEver since Brent was in high school, he’s loved weightlifting. In 2020, a year before turning 60, Brent weighed 170 pounds, but could bench press an...
For a Limited Time, Families Can Apply for One Mission Extraordinary Needs Funding
PartnershipsThe Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) and One Mission hope to make 10 or more pediatric patients and their families' holidays sparkle by providing up to a...
“You never think it’s going to happen to you, but then it does and you learn to live in a whole new way”
Patient StoriesTheresa and her husband, Dennis, do everything together. The Maine residents are high school sweethearts who have been married for 35 years, and...