The Dear Jack Foundation provides impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer and their families to improve their quality of life from treatment to survivorship.
Our vision is to be a national leader in adolescent and young adult cancer programming, by giving patients, survivors, and their caregivers a community and support rooted in mental and physical wellness based tools and resources from diagnosis through survivorship.
Learn about the unique challenges AYA cancer patients and survivors face through the personal stories of Dear Jack community members.
Inspired by our friend Jack, the namesake of the Dear Jack Foundation, Letters to Jack is a collection of real and inspirational stories from the AYA cancer community and those who love and support them.
Every dollar you donate provides an opportunity to create hope, guidance, and community for the 89,000 young adults diagnosed with cancer annually.
Physical, emotional, and financial hardships often persist for years after treatment, especially without the protocols or resources that specifically address the needs of the AYA cancer population.
New cases of adolescent and young adult cancer each year.
Adolescent and young adult survivors in the U.S. today.
Percentage of adolescent and young adult survivors who report the need for a support group or opportunity to connect with others.
It is 7x more likely a 15-39 year old will be diagnosed with a rare or aggressive cancer compared to someone under the age of 15.
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