We’re on a mission to raise $300,000 by 11/11 to support young adults facing cancer through Dear Jack’s LifeList, Breathe Now, and community programs.
Donate, fundraise, or spread the word to help us reach our goal and continue to support AYA cancer patients and survivors across the country.
Raise your voice for Dear Jack’s young adult cancer patients, survivors and their families by joining a dedicated community of Dear Jack supporters.
Our annual giving challenge has grown out of an identified need to further close the gap in resources made available to adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors.
Help us achieve our annual challenge goal of raising $300,000 by 11/11/2025.
Whether this is your first challenge or your 11th, we want to thank you for your continued support of the Dear Jack Foundation. Thanks to you, we are able to bring joy and guidance into the lives of young adult cancer patients and survivors through our Breathe Now, LifeList, and Community programs.
Together, we have raised over $2,00,000 over past challenges! Help us achieve our annual challenge goal of raising $300,000 by 11/11/2025.
The fundraiser who raises the highest amount of money for the Dear Jack Foundation during the fundraising period will win an Oceanview Porthole cabin for two on the Holiday from Real Cruise in 2026.
The individual fundraiser who raises the second highest amount of money for the Dear Jack Foundation during the fundraising period will win two VIP tickets to the next Andrew McMahon tour (2026 or 2027, yet to be announced).
In addition to the Grand Prize, individual participants will be eligible for the following prize awards based on their total fundraised amount as of November 11, 2025, 11:59 PM:
The Fundraising Team that raises the highest amount of money for the Dear Jack Foundation during the fundraising period will win a private living room show with Andrew McMahon (max 10 people) to be scheduled in 2026 or 2027.
Individual fundraisers who raise $2,000 or more, and Teams who raise $4,000 or more, by October 15th, 2025 will be invited to an exclusive fundraising community meet-up during the Annual Eleven Eleven events in Detroit, MI. Does not include a ticket to the event.
Have Questions? Please reach out to Dear Jack at info@dearjackfoundation.org
You’re making a difference in the lives of young adult cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Supplies one welcome bag containing care items for a LifeList program participant
Supplies yoga mats for one Breathe Now Retreat
Fully funds one LifeList program participant
Fully funds one couple to attend a Breathe Now Retreat
The key to successful fundraising is to START EARLY! Please review our 300K Challenge Guidelines to help get you started.
To achieve our mission, Dear Jack relies on gifts from a variety of sources. Events planned by individuals, companies, and community groups benefiting Dear Jack provide vital sources of annual operating funds.
Some events require Dear Jack Foundation approval before fundraising. If you are planning an in-person or digital fundraising event on behalf of the foundation, please view Dear Jack’s Third Party Event Policy and fill out the application form.
If you are planning an in-person or digital fundraising event on behalf of the foundation, please view Dear Jack’s Third Party Event Handbook and fill out the application form to get started!
Yes. Please have all checks made payable to Dear Jack Foundation.
Checks should be mailed to:
Dear Jack Foundation
1840B W. Littleton Blvd.
Littleton, CO 80120
Please include a note with your check with your name and fundraising page name. We will apply the check amount to your fundraiser total.
To count toward Raise Your Voice Challenge totals, all check donations must be postmarked between the challenge start date and end of day November 11, 2025.
We’ve put together a Guidelines and Tips sheet for you!
No. At the discretion of Andrew, his management, and the Dear Jack Foundation, Andrew McMahon will not play or attend your Raise Your Voice Challenge fundraising event. We ask that you kindly respect this policy and refrain from asking him, his management, or the Dear Jack staff to make an exception. Thank you for understanding.
We have a very limited supply of signed merchandise on hand that we like to save for our program participants. There is signed merchandise available for purchase at andrewmcmahon.com.
To view the official 300k Challenge Rules, please click here.
Letters with Love is an opportunity for volunteers to provide Dear Jack’s LifeList participants with words of hope, encouragement, and love as they are actively going through treatment. All you need is paper and something to write with to participate!
The Letters with Love program runs quarterly – in February, May, August and November. During those times, Dear Jack staff hosts several one-hour, virtual card-making parties where you can hear about current participants and their stories. You may participate in writing notes even if you are unable to attend the virtual get-togethers.
What Makes a Good Letter
How to Write Letters – Kids’ Version
A few things to remember when writing your letters:
Have questions? Shoot us an email at info@dearjackfoundation.org
We’d love to see you virtually at one of our Q3 Letters with Love events! Click your preferred date below to register! You all are so amazing and consistent that we’ve added a shorter version of the call for people who have volunteered previously. Thanks for being so incredible!!!
Tuesday, October 28th at 6 pm MT, 25 minutes REPEAT VOLUNTEERS CALL!
Wednesday, October 29th at 6 pm MT, 45 minutes
Monday, November 3rd at 6 pm MT, 45 minutes
Have a group that would like a team building activity?
"I got the package today with a TON of letters with love from volunteers all around! I've been crying and reading them all for the past 30 minutes. Some are painted and drawn, some include little gifts, but they're all filled with love and support during a time that feels so helpless and isolating. I can't thank you enough for all you've done for me."
- Myranda, LwL"I just received all the letters in the mail and I’m so touched!! Thank you and to everyone at the Dear Jack family. I was having a bit of a hard day and when I got home from school they were the first thing I saw so it really cheered me up! It really came at the perfect time. I’ll cherish these, thank you!"
- Anna P."I can’t describe how happy these notes and letters made me. I was in amazement of how thoughtful people are to send such kind words. I opened them with my husband and we both had smiles on our faces the whole time. Hand-made cards, silly jokes, stickers, uplifting words of courage...such a beautiful gesture. Please thank those who were kind enough to make these for me. Dear Jack Foundation is amazing. "
- Dionne D."It may have been a coincidence, or it may have been perfect timing, but I received the letters on the same day that I found out the cancer I have spread to my brain. I was devastated and lost a lot of hope for my life that day. When I got home, I had the letters at my door. Reading those in that moment restored my hope, made me feel valid and I cried through reading them all because it was like a big warm hug that I absolutely needed to get through those days of planning the scary treatment and coming to terms with progression."
- NikyLearn more about donations and employee matching here.
To learn more about how your gift makes a direct impact, please email us at info@dearjackfoundation.org
The Dear Jack Foundation empowers adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and survivors through innovative programs, life-changing connections, and targeted resources. We’re seeking passionate individuals committed to making a profound difference in the lives of young adults facing cancer between ages 18-39.
Our team members are:
We do not currently have any open positions but check back!
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