A Powerful Voice in the Fight Against Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer.
Dear Jack Foundation brings hope and guidance to adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and survivors at a time when they need it most. Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer = Ages 15-39
The number of adolescent and young adults diagnosed with cancer every year.
The number of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors in the US today.
A cancer diagnosis while between the ages of 15-39 can have lasting physical and emotional affects. DEPRESSION FERTILITY ADDICTION FINANCIAL
Bringing hope to AYA cancer patients by giving them something to look forward to while going through treatment. Utilizing yoga, meditation, and breath work during pivotal stages of AYA cancer treatment and survivorship to heal the mind and body, and restore balance and peace. Dear Jack Programs
Since 2006, Dear Jack Foundation has been working steadily to improve the lives of adolescent and young adults diagnosed with cancer through our strategic partnerships. Partnerships Cancer for College Children s Hospital of Los Angeles First Descents Love Hope Strength Matt Cwiernty Memorial Foundation Partnerships
The number of Dear Jack LifeList wishes to be granted in 2017.
The number of AYA cancer survivors who will benefit from Dear Jack s inaugural Breathe Now yoga and meditation retreat in 2017.
BECOME A PROGRAM SPONSOR Minimum investment required BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR Corporate Partnerships EMPLOYEE GIVING & DONATION MATCHING
Investing in Dear Jack Foundation programs strategically aligns your brand with the first organization to address quality of life issues in adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors. Brand Integration Expansive Reach Making an Impact Now Corporate Partnerships *Minimum investment dependent on partnership level
Dear Jack Foundation s community is just as serious about giving back as they are about their social lives. Nurturing that passion through our portfolio of events ensures your brand achieves its maximum potential while staying true to its altruistic roots. 2017 Opportunities: Dear Jack Annual Benefit Concert & VIP Night Dear Jack Startup Brews Comedy & Music Festival Regional Benefit Concerts 2017 Giving Campaign Brand Integration Expansive Reach Activation Opportunities Corporate Partnerships *Minimum investment dependent on event and partnership level
Tap into your employees altruistic values to enhance corporate culture by integrating Dear Jack Foundation into your corporate giving program. Donation Matching Peer to Peer Fundraising Corporate Events Corporate Partnerships *Potential minimum investment required
The adolescent and young adult cancer community has so much to offer this world. We are ready for the world to meet us on our journeys through treatment, recovery, and survival. With your help, we can make this possible. Andrew McMahon Musician, Cancer Survivor, Founder of the Dear Jack Foundation
There is no other way to put it. I could never say thank you enough to the Dear Jack Foundation for giving me and my family hope during a very difficult time in our lives. Kari Lee LifeList Warrior, Nurse, Mother of two, Wife
2006 2017 Founded by musician Andrew McMahon after surviving his personal battle with cancer to address the lack of resources for AYA cancer patients 2007 Partners with LLS Light the Night. To date raising over $600,000 for cancer research 2013 Helps fund USC Norris Cancer Center s first AYA specific cancer wing 2015 Funds college scholarships through partnership with Cancer for College Signs up over 3,000 AMITW fans to natl bone marrow registry 2016 Celebrates 10 year anniversary Launches two new DJF activated programs (LifeList and BreatheNow) Funds outdoor program through First Descents Will triple LifeList program and implement first BreatheNow retreat
For more information and to give: www.dearjackfoundation.org CONTACT: Andrea Schwartz Executive Director andrea@dearjackfoundation.org Andrew McMahon Founder www.andrewmcmahon.com