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The Bigger Picture

Our programs naturally touch a child and their family in a simple, yet high-impact way that no medical treatments or procedures could possibly do. We offer relief and support in immediate, tangible ways through the love, support and friendship that evolves from the adoption process.

Our programs also have the ability to deeply impact student athletes, coaches and their fans within their communities. The interaction with their adoptee is often their first glimpse into a world that reminds them how fragile life can be and how strong one can be in the face of adversity.

The strength, courage and resilience the child demonstrates often motivates and inspires athletes and teams to levels they had not known, often exposing them to ‘giving back’ for the first time in their young adult life. Many athletes comment on how small their own troubles seem in comparison to what their adopted child faces. This helps put life’s issues in perspective as well as helping understand what is truly meaningful to them.

This ripple effect reaches far and wide as it spreads awareness about pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers on a larger scale. The many life-changing relationships and stories that have been

born out of FoJ adoptions are now touching thousands globally. Countless videos and stories showcase the unique relationships that are developed through FoJ programs.

How you can help todayEngaging your business or organization with the FoJ mission will deeply resonate within athletic communities and their extensive fan base, displaying a natural extension of goodwill.

By helping more children and teams to participate in FoJ, our supporters help form a nationwide generation of socially aware and supportive individuals and groups.

Jenna, UNLV Softball

Baylee, University of North Carolina Wilmington Women’s Soccer

Joey & Alani with Cody Kessler, USC Football

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for children and their families with pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers while spreading awareness about these diseases.

How do we do this? FoJ pairs children and their families battling pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers with college and high school sports teams as well as clubs. The teams give these children love, support and friendship as they fight this devastating disease. We celebrate each day by creating lasting relationships between student athletes, the child, and their families. This greatly improves the quality of life for children with brain tumors, as well as those who support them.

VisionThe Friends of Jaclyn Foundation has a global vision to provide every child suffering from a brain tumor and other childhood cancers, the opportunity to receive love and support as they struggle through their everyday challenges.

FoJ seeks to immediately impact the child’s life in valuable and constructive ways that will alter their outlook about their situation, whereby giving them hope and courage to fight these diseases. In turn, the athletes gain a different perspective about life and compassion - the gift of caring for others.

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Denis and Jaclyn New York Yankees HOPE Week 2014

Sean (Angel), Army Football

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Jaclyn’s Story

The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FoJ) is a magical story about a 9-year-old girl, a start-up Division I women’s lacrosse team, and a big dream.

In 2004, 9-year-old Jaclyn Murphy was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.

In 2005, through chance of events, Jaclyn became connected to and later adopted as an honorary member of the Northwestern Women’s lacrosse team. Jaclyn’s strength, courage, relentless spirit and joy for life inspired the players. The team began to play for Jaclyn and achieved a magical “perfect season”, winning Northwestern’s first NCAA national championship in 64 years. Just three years after the program started, Jaclyn even predicted the final score, 13-10, in the championship final. Jaclyn inspired the team to go on to win 7 consecutive

Division I NCAA national titles.

Soon after Jaclyn shared a big dream with her father—she wanted other sick children to have the same opportunity to be an honorary team member. The Murphys understood that it is ultimately the love, support and friendship of others that give people the inspiration and courage to get through this challenging journey.

The Dream became a reality and a new foundation was born.

In 2005, The Murphy Family started The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FoJ) to improve the quality of life for children with pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers by pairing them with college and high school athletic teams and clubs

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Participating Teams* Team with an Angel

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Adelphi University Women’s BasketballAir Force Academy BaseballAir Force Academy FootballAmerican University Field HockeyAmerican University Women’s Basketball* (2)Amherst College Field Hockey*Amherst College FootballAmherst College Men’s Lacrosse*Amherst College Men’s SoccerAmherst College Women’s LacrosseArcadia University Field HockeyArcadia University Men’s SoccerArizona State University BaseballArizona State University FootballArizona State University

Women’s Basketball (2)Arizona State University

Women’s Volleyball (2)Arlington High School Women’s LacrosseArmstrong State University

Women’s BasketballAshland University SoftballAugustana College CheerleadingAugustana College Women’s LacrosseAurora University Men’s BasketballAurora University Women’s Lacrosse*Austin Peay State University Football*Averett University BaseballAzusa Pacific University BaseballBabson College Women’s LacrosseBarat Academy Women’s LacrosseBellarmine University Men’s LacrosseBelmont University Cross CountryBelmont University Women’s BasketballBenedictine University Men’s SoccerBinghamton University SoftballBoise State University Men’s BasketballBoston College BaseballBoston College Men’s HockeyBoston College Men’s LacrosseBoston College Men’s SoccerBoston College Women’s Lacrosse*(2)Bowdoin College Women’s LacrosseBowdoin University Men’s SoccerBowling Green University Baseball (2)Brandon High School SoftballBravest Football FDNY Football*Briarcrest HS LacrosseBrooklyn College Women’s BasketballBryant University BaseballButler University Women’s VolleyballCalifornia Lutheran University FootballCalifornia Lutheran University

Men’s Water Polo

California Lutheran University SoftballCalifornia State University Fullerton

Men’s SoccerCampbell University CheerleadingCarnegie Mellon University

Women’s SoccerCarroll University FootballCarroll University Men’s Soccer*Case Western Reserve University

Women’s VolleyballCatholic University of America BaseballCatholic University of America

Men’s Lacrosse Catholic University of America

Women’s LacrosseCBC Swimming and Dive Team*Central Arizona College BaseballCentral Arizona College SoftballCentral Connecticut State University

Men’s SoccerCentral Michigan University

Women’s BasketballChapman University FootballChapman University Men’s Club LacrosseChestnut Hill Women’s LacrosseChowan University SoftballClassic Club Men’s GolfCollege of St. Benedicts

Women’s VolleyballColorado State University FootballColorado State University VolleyballColorado State University

Women’s BasketballColorado State University

Women’s SwimmingColumbia University Field HockeyColumbia University FootballColumbia University Women’s SoccerConnecticut College Men’s LacrosseCornell University GymnasticsCreighton University Baseball*Creighton University Women’s BasketballCurry College Men’s SoccerDallas Baptist BaseballDavidson College Baseball*Davidson College Women’s LacrosseDavidson College Women’s SoccerDean College Men’s BasketballDean College Softball (2)Delaware Valley College Field HockeyDenison University Field HockeyDePaul University Women’s BasketballDillon Perillo SurfingDowling College Men’s Lacrosse*

Dowling College SoftballDrake University Softball*Drew University Women’s Lacrosse*Drexel University Women’s Lacrosse*Duke University Field Hockey (2)Duke University Men’s Baseball*Duke University Women’s Lacrosse* (2)Duquesne University Women’s BasketballDuquesne Women’s Lacrosse East Stroudsburg University SoftballElgin Community College Baseball (2)Elgin Community College

Women’s BasketballElon Sorority AOIIElon University Men & Women’s TennisFairfield University Men’s LacrosseFairfield University Women’s LacrosseFairleigh Dickinson University

Men’s LacrosseFairleigh Dickinson University

Women’s LacrosseFlagler College BaseballFlorida Atlantic University Softball*Florida Atlantic University

Women’s BasketballFlorida International University Softball*Florida State University BaseballFlorida State University SoftballFoothills Hockey AssociationFordham University CheerleadingFordham University Football* (2)Fordham University SoftballFreed-Hardeman University

Men’s BasketballFremd High School Women’s SwimmingGeneva College SoftballGeorge Mason University SoftballGeorge Washington University

Women’s LacrosseGeorge Washington University

Women’s SoccerGeorgetown University Football (2)Georgetown University Women’s LacrosseGeorgia Institute of Technology Men’s GolfGeorgia Institute of Technology

Men’s Tennis*Georgia Institute of Technology

Women’s Volleyball*Georgia Regents University BaseballGeorgia State University Men’s GolfGeorgia State University Men’s Soccer*Gwynedd Mercy College Men’s SoccerHamburg High School Women’s Lacrosse (2)Harvard University Baseball

* Team with an Angel

Harvard University Men’s HockeyHarvard University Softball (2)Harvard University Women’s HockeyHarvard University Women’s Lacrosse*High Point University Women’s Lacrosse* (2)Hofstra University BaseballHofstra University Men’s LacrosseHofstra University SoftballHofstra University Women’s LacrosseHofstra University Women’s SoccerHoly Cross University Football* (2)Holy Family University Women’s BasketballHong King Junior National Team & Fall

Brook HS Golf Team (2)Houston Baptist University SoftballIllinois State University Women’s SoccerIMG Academy BaseballIMG Academy FootballIMG Academy Men’s BasketballIndiana University Baseball*Indiana University Purdue University Fort

Wayne SoftballIndiana Wesleyan University Softball*Iona College Women’s SoccerIowa State University Men’s BasketballIowa State University Women’s BasketballIowa State University Women’s SoccerIowa State University Women’s VolleyballJacksonville University FootballJacksonville University SoftballJames Madison University BaseballJames Madison University

Women’s Lacrosse*Johns Hopkins University Men’s Lacrosse* (3)Johns Hopkins University

Women’s LacrosseKean University FootballKean University Men’s LacrosseKean University SoftballKean University Women’s LacrosseKean University Women’s SoccerKeystone College BaseballKings College Women’s LacrosseLa Salle University VolleyballLa Salle University Women’s LacrosseLafayette College Women’s Basketball (2)Lafayette College Women’s LacrosseLake Forest College Football*Lake Forest College SoftballLake Forest College Women’s HockeyLakeland College Football (3)Lasell College Women’s Lacrosse (2)Lawrence University FootballLawrence University SoftballLesley University Women’s SoccerLewis & Clark College BaseballLewis & Clark College Men’s XCLiberty University Men’s SoccerLiberty University SoftballLindenwood University Roller HockeyLipscomb BaseballLos Angeles Opera

Loyola Marymount Maryland University Women’s Lacrosse

Loyola Marymount University Men’s SoccerLoyola Marymount University

Men’s Water PoloLoyola Marymount University

Women’s VolleyballManhattanville College Men’s Basketball*Marist College FootballMarist College Men’s BasketballMarist College Men’s Lacrosse*Marist College Women’s BasketballMarist College Women’s Lacrosse* (2)Marist College Women’s SoccerMarquette University Men’s LacrosseMarquette University Men’s SoccerMiami University of Ohio Men’s HockeyMiami University of Ohio Men’s RugbyMichigan State Men’s Swimming and

DivingMichigan State University Men’s HockeyMichigan State University SoftballMichigan State University

Women’s VolleyballMid America Nazarene University

Men’s SoccerMinnesota University Women’s BasketballMissouri State University BaseballMIT Men’s VolleyballMIT Women’s TennisMonmouth University BaseballMontana State University

Women’s BasketballMontclair Kimberly Academy HS

Volleyball*Montclair State University BaseballMoravian College Baseball*Mt Holyoke College Women’s SoccerNew England College Women’s HockeyNew Trier HS Women’s LacrosseNorth Carolina Central University

Men’s BasketballNorth Carolina State University VolleyballNorth Central College Men’s SoccerNorth Central College Women’s LacrosseNorth Central College Women’s SoccerNorth Platte Community College SoftballNortheastern University Men’s BasketballNorthern Kentucky University Baseball*Northwestern University BaseballNorthwestern University Men’s Soccer*Northwestern University SoftballNorthwestern University

Women’s BasketballNorthwestern University Women’s LacrosseNorthwestern University Women’s SoccerNorthwood University BaseballNYU Polytechnic Men’s Basketball*Oakland University Baseball*Oakland University Softball*Ohio Dominican University

Men’s Basketball

Ohio Dominican University SoftballOhio Northern University Women’s SoccerOhio Northern University

Women’s VolleyballOhio State University Baseball (2)Ohio State University Men’s BasketballOhio State University Men’s LacrosseOhio State University Men’s SoccerOhio State University SoftballOhio State University Women’s BasketballOhio State University Women’s LacrosseOhio State University Women’s SoccerOhio State University Women’s Swimming*Ohio State University WrestlingOhio Wesleyan University

Women’s Lacrosse*Old Dominion University BaseballOtterbein University FootballOtterbein University Men’s BasketballOtterbein University Women’s LacrossePace University Men’s LacrossePalomar College Men’s BasketballPenn BandPenn State University FootballPenn State University GymnasticsPenn State University LacrossePenn State University Men’s BasketballPenn State University Women’s Lacrosse (2)Pepperdine University Men’s TennisPeru State College Men’s BasketballPfeiffer University Women’s LacrossePhiladelphia University Women’s LacrossePittsford Central School District FootballPlymouth State University Field HockeyPlymouth Whalers (Ontario Hockey

League)Plymouth Whalers (Ontario Hockey

League)Poly Prep High School LacrossePrinceton University Field HockeyPrinceton University Men’s Basketball*Princeton University Men’s LacrossePrinceton University Men’s SoccerPrinceton University SoftballPrinceton University Women’s LacrossePrinceton University Women’s VolleyballProvidence College Women’s VolleyballPurdue University Women’s VolleyballQuinnipiac University Women’s LacrosseRae Kushner Yeshiva High School Men’s

BasketballRamapo College BaseballRamapo College Cheer & DanceRamapo College Field HockeyRamapo College Women’s LacrosseRandolph Macon College Field Hockey*Randolph Macon College

Women’s BasketballRegis University SoftballRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Men’s HockeyRhodes College Baseball*

Rice University Men’s TennisRichmond University Men’s LacrosseRichmond University Women’s BasketballRock Canyon High School Softball (2)Rockhurst University Women’s BasketballRocky River High School Men’s LacrosseRollins College Men’s LacrosseRosemont College Women’s LacrosseRowan University BaseballRowan University Football (3)Rowan University SoftballRutgers University GymnasticsRutgers University SoftballRutgers University Women’s Lacrosse (2)Sacred Heart University Men’s BasketballSaginaw Valley State University

Men’s SoccerSaginaw Valley State University

Women’s SoccerSaint Louis University Men’s Basketball*Saint Louis University Men’s SoccerSalt Lake Community College SoftballSalve Regina University

Women’s BasketballSan Diego State University BaseballSan Diego State University Men’s TennisSan Diego State University

Women’s LacrosseSan Francisco State University SoftballSanta Clara University Women’s LacrosseSeton Hall University BaseballShepherd University Men’s SoccerShorter University SoftballSmith College Women’s RugbySouthern New Hampshire University

Men’s SoccerSt. Bonaventure University

Men’s SwimmingSt. Bonaventure University

Women’s LacrosseSt. Charles Chill Men’s HockeySt. Cloud High School FootballSt. John’s Men’s University Soccer (2)St. Johns River State College BaseballSt. John’s University Softball*St. Joseph’s University

Women’s Lacrosse (2)St. Louis University Men’s RugbySt. Thomas Aquinas Men’s BasketballSt. Thomas Aquinas Women’s LacrosseSt. Viator High School Men’s LacrosseSt. Xavier University Women’s XCStanford University Women’s LacrosseStevens Institute of Technology Baseball*Stevens Institute of Technology

Men’s LacrosseStevens Institute of Technology

Women’s Lacrosse* (3)Stony Brook University FootballStony Brook University Men’s LacrosseStony Brook University Men’s SwimmingStony Brook University SwimmingSUNY Albany Football

SUNY Buffalo Men’s LacrosseSUNY Buffalo Women’s VolleyballSUNY Cortland Softball*Swarthmore College Women’s SoccerSyracuse University Men’s BasketballSyracuse University Men’s LacrosseSyracuse University Men’s SoccerSyracuse University Women’s Lacrosse*Tarleton State University BasketballTemple University Men’s FootballTemple University SoftballTemple University Women’s Lacrosse* (2)Texas Christian University Men’s BasketballThe Catholic University Men’s SoccerThe Stony Brook School BasketballThomas More College Football*Thomas University Men’s GolfTorrey Pines High School Men’s Lacrosse*Tower Hill School Women’s LacrosseTowson University Basketball*Towson University FootballTrinity College FootballTufts University Baseball*Tufts University Men’s HockeyTufts University SoftballU of Maryland Baltimore County

Women’s LacrosseU.S. Air Force Academy VolleyballU.S. Merchant Marine Academy Football*U.S. Naval Academy BaseballUC Davis GymnasticsUCLA Men’s BasketballUCLA Softball*UCONN CheerleadingUCONN Field HockeyUCONN Women’s Lacrosse (2)UCONN Women’s SoccerUCSD Men’s SoccerUCSD SoftballUMass Amherst Field HockeyUMass Amherst SoftballUMass Amherst Women’s Lacrosse* (2)Union College Men’s LacrosseUnion University Men’s BasketballUniversity of Akron Softball*University of Akron Women’s VolleyballUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

Men’s BasketballUniversity of Alabama BaseballUniversity of Alabama CheerleadingUniversity of Alabama SoftballUniversity of Arizona Women’s BasketballUniversity of Arkansas Fort Worth

Women’s VolleyballUniversity of California Berkeley FootballUniversity of California Berkeley Softball*University of California Berkeley

Women’s LacrosseUniversity of California Berkley SoftballUniversity of California Irvine

Men’s VolleyballUniversity of California Long Beach

Water Polo*

University of California Riverside Women’s Volleyball*

University of Central Florida SoftballUniversity of Chicago SoftballUniversity of Chicago Women’s SoccerUniversity of Cincinnati BaseballUniversity of Cincinnati FootballUniversity of Colorado Club Field HockeyUniversity of Colorado, Boulder Cheer (3)University of Colorado, Boulder FootballUniversity of Colorado, Boulder VolleyballUniversity of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Volleyball University of Dallas BaseballUniversity of Dallas Men’s SoccerUniversity of Dallas SoftballUniversity of Dayton SoftballUniversity of Dayton TennisUniversity of Dayton Women’s VolleyballUniversity of Delaware Women’s VolleyballUniversity of Denver Women’s LacrosseUniversity of Detroit Mercy

Women’s Soccer*University of Florida Baseball*University of Florida Softball*University of Georgia Men’s BasketballUniversity of Incarnate Word SoftballUniversity of Louisville Field HockeyUniversity of Louisville Women’s LacrosseUniversity of Maine Men’s HockeyUniversity of Maine Softball (2)University of Mary Washington AthleticsUniversity of Mary Washington AthleticsUniversity of Mary Women’s BasketballUniversity of Michigan Baseball (2)University of Michigan Field HockeyUniversity of Michigan Men’s HockeyUniversity of Michigan Men’s Lacrosse*University of Michigan SoftballUniversity of Michigan Women’s BasketballUniversity of Michigan Women’s

Swimming*University of Missouri Kansas City

Men’s Basketball*University of Nebraska Kearney

Women’s BasketballUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas

Men’s TennisUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas SoftballUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas

Women’s BasketballUniversity of Nevada SoftballUniversity of New Hampshire FOJ ClubUniversity of New Hampshire FootballUniversity of New Hampshire

Men’s HockeyUniversity of New Mexico BaseballUniversity of North Carolina Asheville

Men’s SoccerUniversity of North Carolina Asheville

Women’s BasketballUniversity of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Baseball*

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Men’s Lacrosse*

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Women’s Lacrosse

University of North Carolina Wilmington Men’s Soccer

University of North Carolina Wilmington Women’s Soccer

University of North Florida Men’s Basketball*University of North Florida SoftballUniversity of North Florida Women’s SoccerUniversity of Northern Iowa

Women’s VolleyballUniversity of Notre Dame BaseballUniversity of Oklahoma SoftballUniversity of Ontario Institute of

Technology (UOIT) HockeyUniversity of Pennsylvania FootballUniversity of Pennsylvania Men’s SoccerUniversity of Pennsylvania

Women’s BasketballUniversity of Pennsylvania WrestlingUniversity of Pittsburgh BaseballUniversity of Richmond Men’s Basketball (2)University of Richmond Women’s LacrosseUniversity of South Carolina Men’s SoccerUniversity of South Carolina SoftballUniversity of South Florida Baseball* (2)University of South Florida FootballUniversity of South Florida Men’s SoccerUniversity of South Florida Women’s SoccerUniversity of Southern California BaseballUniversity of Southern California FootballUniversity of Southern California Los

Angeles W. BasketballUniversity of Southern California

Men’s Basketball* (2)University of Southern California

Men’s Volleyball (2)University of Southern California

Women’s VolleyballUniversity of Southern Mississippi

Women’s VolleyballUniversity of Tampa BaseballUniversity of Tampa Cheerleading

University of Tennessee Chattanooga Men’s Basketball

University of Tennessee Chattanooga Men’s Football*

University of Tennessee Chattanooga Softball*

University of Texas at Dallas BaseballUniversity of Texas at Dallas SoftballUniversity of Texas at Dallas

Women’s VolleyballUniversity of Texas El Paso SoftballUniversity of Texas El Paso

Women’s VolleyballUniversity of Texas San Antonio FootballUniversity of TN Knoxville Men’s BasketballUniversity of Toledo Women’s SwimmingUniversity of Vermont Lacrosse (2)University of Vermont Men’s HockeyUniversity of Virginia Men’s TrackUniversity of Washington FootballUniversity of Washington Men’s TennisUniversity of Washington SoftballUniversity of West Alabama SoftballUniversity of Wisconsin Madison

Men’s SoccerUniversity of Wisconsin Madison

Women’s VolleyballUniversity of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Men’s BasketballUpper Arlington HS SoftballUrsinus College Men’s BasketballUS Naval Academy Men’s LacrosseValley Forge High School FootballVanderbilt University FootballVanderbilt University Women’s Lacrosse (2)Vanderbilt University Women’s SoccerVassar College Women’s LacrosseVillanova University Men’s BasketballVillanova University Men’s Soccer (2)Villanova University Women’s Soccer*Villanova University Women’s

Swimming & DivingVirginia Commonwealth University

BaseballVirginia Tech University Baseball

Virginia Tech University SoftballVirginia Wesleyan College

Women’s BasketballVirginia Wesleyan College

Women’s LacrosseWagner College AOIIWake Forest University FootballWake Forest University Men’s BasketballWake Forest University Men’s SoccerWake Forest University Women’s Basketball (2)Washburn University Dance TeamWashburn University Women’s BasketballWashburn University Women’s VolleyballWashington & Lee University

Men’s Lacrosse*Washington & Lee University

Women’s LacrosseWayne State University BaseballWentworth Institute of Technology

Men’s Lacrosse (2)Wesleyan University Men’s Soccer*West Point Football*West Point Women’s BasketballWest Texas A & M Softball*Western Kentucky University SoftballWestern Kentucky University

Women’s SoccerWestern Kentucky University

Women’s VolleyballWestern Michigan University

Women’s SoccerWestview High School Women’s TennisWheaton College Volleyball (2)Whitworth College Softball*Widener University Men’s SoccerWilliam Rainey Harper Men’s BasketballWilliams College SoftballWooster College SoftballWooster College Women’s VolleyballYale Men’s BasketballYale University Men’s Lacrosse (2)Yale University Women’s Lacrosse

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Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567Office: (855) 486.3653

Website: www.friendsofjaclyn.org

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Teams & Family Highlights

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“Every single person on the team came to see him getting ready (for surgery), it was really emotional, for us, to see how much they cared. And some of them were emotional, too. It’s been just such a wonderful blessing to have them.” - Brande, Bennett’s Mom, Rice Men’s Tennis

“The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation and the Loyola Women’s Lacrosse Team have made such a positive impact in not only Kara’s life but on our entire family. When I witness the love, joy and happiness on Kara’s face when she is with her Team and Coaches on and off the field, even during some of the toughest moments in our lives, it is something that I will forever be grateful for! This team has become more then a team to us; The Hounds have become our friends, Kara’s sisters and now an extension to our family! I am excited that they will forever be a huge part of Kara’s life and that they will be there as a team to watch her grow up, to be there pushing her through the unknown and to know that they have made this little girl dream big!” - Sheri, Kara’s Mom, Loyola Women’s Lacrosse

“Despite our hesitation to let FOJ pair us with a collegiate team because we feared adding another thing to our already busy lives we didn’t want to pass on such an incredible opportunity. We are so thankful for the love and support we have received through FOJ! The bonds we have formed are life lasting. We know the positive impact is not just in our son’s life, but each of the players as well. We count down until football season at Georgetown and look forward to making even more memories with the Hoyas!” - Kristin, Jackson’s Mom, Georgetown Football

Team Stats

• Over 600 children adopted

• Div. I, II, III, Junior College, High School, Semi Pro teams, LA Opera, Arts and Community Groups

• 34 Different Men’s and Women’s Sports

• 48 States, Canada, Hong Kong and growing…

• National adoption waiting list of over 1000 teams

Facts• Every day, 13 children in the United States are diagnosed with a brain

tumor• Nearly 2000 children die of cancer each year in the United States• About 4,600 cases of tumors in the central nervous system (CNS), which

is the brain and spinal cord, are diagnosed in children and adolescents up to 19 years of age every year in the United States.

• Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children. They are grade IV tumors that grow quickly and may spread to other parts of the CNS. *Source: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

• Among the major types of childhood cancers, leukemias and cancers of the brain and central nervous system account for more than half of new cases.

• Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among U.S. children over one year of age *Source: American Brain Tumor Association

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FoJ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, IRS #20-8326822.

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“It almost makes me feel guilty to complain about little things; people have a lot more going on than I do. It feels good to know that Joey or Mason look up to me; so I have to set a good example. It’s a very unique situation. I want to thank you and Friends of Jaclyn, for all that you do for these kids. I’ve learned so much about your organization through Joey and his family, and it’s truly wonderful how much support you guys give these children.” - Cody Kessler, Quarterback USC Football, adopted Joey

“Being a part of the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation was honestly the highlight of my soccer career at UConn. It was such a humbling and eye-opening experience, and I am so glad that Quinn and her family chose us. I cannot thank them enough for the crash course in love, friendship, and support, and though I have graduated, they will always be family.” - Julie Hubbard, University of Connecticut Class of 2014, Women’s Soccer

“Our program is honored to be a partner of the Friends of Jaclyn foundation. FoJ introduced us to an incredibly courageous and dynamic young man named Gavin. We are eternally grateful for the vision and compassion of Mr. Denis Murphy and his staff who made our relationship possible. Based on our experience, I would strongly recommend the FoJ to any organization or team that was interested in getting involved.” - Jeff Tambroni, Head Coach, Penn State University Men’s Lacrosse

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“As a former collegiate field hockey player and former college coach, turned career business woman, I will say that FoJ from all fronts reminds students, coaches and parents the importance of how to live in the moment and play in the moment. Jaclyn’s story has inspired our Charity by Design division at Alex and Ani and now we are able to inspire our fans through “The Elephant” bangle design. When I wear my bangle I think of Jaclyn’s story and how encouraging it is that difficult times can be used to help others. Jaclyn and her family are a true testament of what is real in a world that thrives for community change.” - Nicki Castonguay-Maher, Vice President of Charity by Design, Alex and Ani

“The work that Friends of Jaclyn does is inspirational. We have seen first-hand how the good work of this organization changes lives for the better; both from the prospective of the child paired with a team and the student athletes who learn more about that child and pediatric brain cancer.” - Chris Carlin, Sr. Marketing & Social Media Manager, The Upper Deck Company

“When the New York Yankees and the YES Network honored the Friends of Jaclyn for Hope Week 2014, we were introduced to a kind and courageous group that feels more like a family than an organization. Denis Murphy’s dedication to FOJ shines through with every word he speaks. He is the perfect champion for this cause, and he has changed the lives of dozens of ailing children in the process. It is my pleasure to say that I’ve worked with them, and an honor to say that I know them.” - E.J. Gentile III, YES Network

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Our Programs

FoJ’s three programs are designed to help families cope with the many challenges they face as they fight pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers on a daily basis. Each of our programs help the individual and the family as well as bringing awareness to this devastating disease.

1. Adopt-A-Child: Pairs a child with a pediatric brain tumor or other childhood cancer with a sports team, club or community group. The team provides a unique support system that gives the child a distraction and something to look forward to as they are often feeling sick, isolated and unsure of him or herself. In addition to the physical benefits, the child receives social and emotional support.

2. Safe on the Sidelines (SOS): This program pairs sibling(s) of the afflicted child with a team of his or her own. The brother or sister of a child with cancer often feels scared and alone, and can also benefit from a team of their own.

3. Guardian Angel: Designed to help the child and family along their cancer journey including those who are entering hospice. The child and family receive emails and posts of love and support from hundreds of individuals within the FoJ network. Supporters offer caring messages of compassion, support and kindness for families going through their darkest moments.

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Andrew, University of New Hampshire Hockey

Daniel, Notre Dame Baseball

Joey, Stony Brook FootballSara, Colorado State University Volleyball

Heather (Angel), University of Florida Softball

Micah & Asher, Hong Kong Junior National & Fallbrook HS Golf Teams