🎮 Ready to Play? 🎮

Welcome to Game On! — Dear Jack Foundation’s interactive way to get involved, give back, and stay connected. Whether you’re lending your time, sharing your skills, or offering resources, every action you take fuels our programs for young adults facing cancer.

Think of this as your player portal: one form, countless ways to play your part. You can volunteer, share your expertise, donate items or experiences, connect us with partners, or just stay in the loop for what’s next. Check out all the ways to level up your support and then press start to complete your player profile!

How It Works

Level Up Your Impact!

Every great game has achievements, high scores, and leaderboard bragging rights — and Game On! has them all. Each time you complete a monthly challenge — donating an item, sharing a skill, or connecting a partner — you’ll earn a Level-Up and move closer to the top of the leaderboard.

We’ll send out a new Mini-Game by email each month, with a meaningful way to play. During the first week of the following month, we’ll update player levels, share recognition, and celebrate everyone’s progress.

👾 How it works:

1️⃣ Start by completing your Player Profile.

2️⃣ Watch for your monthly Mini-Game email — one new challenge drops each month.

3️⃣ Submit the quick Level-Up Form after you complete it.

4️⃣ Check back the following month to see updated badges and leaderboard standings.

You don’t need extra time or special experience — just heart, creativity, and a willingness to press start. Together, we’ll keep racking up points for good.

🏆 Levels & Rewards

Level 1: Player One – Complete your Player Profile to join the game.

Level 2: Power-Up Player – Finish one monthly challenge to unlock your first digital badge.

Level 3: High Score Hero – Complete three challenges to earn the High Score digital badge and bragging rights on the leaderboard.

Level 4: Boss Mode – Conquer six challenges in a year to receive a Boss Mode sticker and the Boss Mode digital badge.

Level 5: Game Master – Participate in nine or more challenges in a year to score a special year-end item and permanent recognition on our “High Score” list. Keep playing, keep leveling up, and keep proving that doing good never goes out of style.

How to Play...

You can share your skills...
  • Accounting/Finance – Help us stay on track. Your financial know-how supports budgeting, reporting, and keeping our programs sustainable.
  • Administrative or Data Support – Behind every program is good organization. Assist with spreadsheets, forms, or data cleanup to keep things running smoothly.
  • AYA Peer Support (for AYAs only) – Connect with others who understand the journey. Peer support volunteers help build community, understanding, and hope.
  • Crafting / Creative Projects – Put your creativity to work! Handmade cards, gifts, or event materials add personal touches that make our participants feel seen and supported.
  • Event Planning – From small gatherings to major fundraisers, your coordination skills help make Dear Jack events memorable, meaningful, and smooth.
  • Fundraising / Donor Outreach – Share your enthusiasm! Help spread the word, reach out to potential supporters, or brainstorm new fundraising ideas that inspire giving.
  • Marketing / Communications – Use your storytelling or design skills to help share our message — through email, print, or digital materials that connect with our community.
  • Multilingual Skills / Translation – Help us reach more people by translating materials or communications so that every AYA and family feels included.
  • Photography / Videography – Capture the moments that matter. Your photos and videos help tell the stories of our participants, volunteers, and events.
  • Social Media – Amplify our mission online. Assist with content creation, engagement, or sharing posts that highlight Dear Jack’s impact.
  • Tech or Web Skills – Keep us powered up! Assist with website updates, digital forms, or tech troubleshooting that supports our staff and volunteers.
  • Writing / Editing – Help craft the words that connect. From blog posts to letters, your writing brings stories of hope and community to life.
  • You can donate...
  • Airline Miles / Travel Points – Turn unused miles into a power-up for connection. Your points can help participants travel for retreats, wish experiences, and family moments that refuel their hearts.
  • Hotel Points or Stays – Unlock a restful checkpoint! Donating hotel points or a stay helps our participants recharge during treatment, travel, or program experiences.
  • Vacation Rentals – Share your favorite getaway spot and help someone press pause. A weekend away can mean peace, laughter, and memory-making for young adults and their families.
  • Event Passes / Concert Tickets – Turn live shows into lasting joy. Your extra tickets can help a participant experience music, community, and a night that feels like winning the game.
  • Sporting Event Tickets – Give someone a front-row cheer moment! Donated tickets score big by offering time together, energy, and fun away from hospitals and treatment.
  • Gift cards – A simple boost with major impact. Gift cards for food, gas, or experiences help our participants take care of life’s details—or just treat themselves.
  • Catering / Food Donations – Fuel the team! Snacks or meals for events and retreats keep our community powered up and connected.
  • Merch/Apparel – Swag with purpose. Donated shirts, hats, or hoodies help us outfit participants and volunteers while sharing Dear Jack pride in style.
  • Printing / Signage – Help us level up our look. Donated printing and signage bring our events, retreats, and wish stories to life in vivid color.
  • Promo Items / Swag – Small items, big impact! Branded goodies become keepsakes that remind participants they’re part of something larger.
  • Tech Items – Upgrade the toolkit. Laptops, headphones, or other devices help participants stay connected and support our programs behind the scenes.
  • Retail / Brand Connections – Every connection counts. Introduce us to your favorite brands or local shops—together, we can turn partnerships into purpose.
  • Corporate Volunteer Hours / Matching Gifts – Double the impact! Corporate matches and volunteer grants transform your time and generosity into extra lives for our mission (no cheat codes needed).
  • Venue / Meeting Space – Provide a stage for connection. Donated spaces become gathering points for letters, laughter, and community-building events all year long.
  • You can connect...
  • Workplace Volunteer or Donation Matching Programs – Double your impact! Many workplaces match employee donations or volunteer hours — a quick form on your end can mean twice the support for our programs.
  • Experience or Service Donor – A great meal, a concert ticket, a massage, a local service — personal and professional offerings like these bring joy and relief to our participants and families.
  • Travel or Event Contact – Connections to airlines, hotels, or venues make a huge difference — they help create travel opportunities and memorable experiences for participants.
  • Music or Entertainment Contact – From artists to event producers, anyone in the music or entertainment world can help us raise awareness and amplify the Dear Jack mission.
  • Related Nonprofit or Community Organization – Introduce us to organizations whose missions align with ours — collaboration helps us strengthen resources and reach more AYAs.
  • Sponsor or Grant Connection – Know a company or foundation that loves supporting purpose-driven programs? We’d love to connect — your introduction could spark a lasting partnership.
  • Host a Fundraising Event – Help bring people together! From living room fundraisers to small meetups, your gatherings help create new supporters and share our story.
  • Fraternal, Alumni, or Activity/Organization Link – Spread the word where you already belong. Workplace, school, and community introductions are powerful ways to expand awareness and impact.
  • PRESS START

    Join the Game. Level Up Your Impact!

    Ready to jump in? Whether you’ve got time, talents, or tangible items to share, every player helps power Dear Jack’s programs for young adults facing cancer. Fill out your player profile to tell us how you’d like to get involved—volunteering, donating in-kind items, or connecting us with partners. It only takes a minute to start earning points and making a real-world difference.

    START PLAYING