JDJ Foundation Q1 Newsletter

Upcoming Events 2023

JDJ Logo Redesign Contest

We are now accepting submissions to redesign our charity logo. Know a graphic designer or someone with marketing expertise? We are offering a $1,000 cash prize to the winner. Please include “JDJ Foundation” or “JDJ Charitable Foundation” and highlight the cancer and wheelchair communities we help.

Wheelchair Updates

Jonathan in his new chair made possible by your donations.

The Martin Family witnessed the sit ski they fundraised for in action.

We donated a hiking chair to the Summit Adaptive Sports program.

NY Rolling Fury JDJ warm up jackets made their debut.

Luke’s parents surprised him with our new donated sports chair.

"Because of Luke's paralysis, activities he can participate in successfully and independently are often limited. This sports chair will enable Luke to play multiple wheelchair sports independently, something he has not been able to do yet. Not only will he be able to play sports but he will more easily be able to play with his friends, which is one of life's greatest gifts. Insurance does not cover sports chairs, so we have been unable to purchase one for Luke. The JDJ foundation made something we thought we would have to wait a long time for, possibly right away for Luke. We could not be more grateful for future opportunities for Luke to use his sports chair and are beyond thankful to the JDJ Foundation." – Luke’s Mom

Wig Party

Major thanks to Stephen Murphy, John O’Brien and Brian Dye for hosting their Wig Party to benefit our cancer scholarship program.

Thanks to the success of this event, we awarded a $5,000 scholarship to a student who lost his sister to cancer and is attending Sacred Heart University.

3v3 Recap

Our 3rd basketball tournament raised almost $7,000 for our nonprofit. We even had a basketball wheelchair for players to see firsthand.

Thanks to all who played and congrats to the 2023 champs Joe Maini, Assaf Abdelatif, K Walker and Daniel Bock III.

"Have a Toddy Help Somebody"

Misunderstood Whiskey’s campaign raised $3,610 for our cancer financial support program, and they matched an additional $1,390. We are so grateful for JD Recobs, Chris Buglisi and the entire Misunderstood family for making this such a success and highlighting our foundation nationally.

Cycle for Survival Recap

$437, 000 raised over the last 7 years for rare cancer research. Simply amazing. Thank you!

Half Marathon Recap

6 brave souls sweat out 13.1 miles to benefit JDJ, and we are so proud of them. Their effort raised $8,500 👏 Congrats Doug Jeffrey, Whitney Bauer, Tom Cianci, Curtis Hardwick, Lois Castrignano and Rebecca Raslowsky on this awesome accomplishment.

Sit Ski in Action

We covered ski lessons for Lucy and her brother Teddy in Hartford, CT. Lucy got to use the sit ski we donated, and she loved it!

Super Sounds Delivery

Supermutt band members, Mike and Tom Keating, along with JDJ’s Jeffrey Watkins, went down to Philly to donate 50 bags filled with headphones, speakers & other goodies to pediatric cancer patients.

MSK Bunny Hop

Jonah & Alaia were part of the Cottontails Committee and experienced their first cancer fundraiser.

In The News

The Best Soccer On Wheels

The Falcons placed third in the US Power Soccer Association national championships in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We're super proud of Logan and the rest of the team.

New Wheelchair Trax

Info about a new motorized track system designed to transform any wheelchair into an off-road vehicle that can traverse sand, snow, gravel and mud.

2023 Big Shot Bootcamp

On May 6th, the Christa & Saul Welger Foundation is hosting their inaugural Big Shot Bootcamp. This 1-day clinic designed for youth ages 8-18, will include individual skills workshops and fun group activities that you won't want to miss. You'll have a chance to meet members of the NY Rolling Knicks, and two-time gold medal Paralympian, Steve Serio.

NY Rolling Fury vs LWSRA Hawks Game 3/24/23

Click here to watch the game on YouTube.

Charity Spotlight

The Harrison Fire Department led a 5k on March 26th, to benefit Vincent Doffont’s family. Unfortunately, Vincent passed away after an apparent medical episode during a training exercise and left behind a wife, son and daughter. Major shout out to Matt Nicastro for sending this our way and allowing us to donate to their effort. If you would like to donate to the family, please email hlondono@townofharrison.com.