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Our Vision is to provide the best quality of life for children, and their families that have been faced with life limiting illness.
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Our Inspiration
Began fundraising in 1998 as a benefit dinner given for a young boy, Joseph Novelli. Joey was a six year old boy who was in first grade.
Diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor
There was not much medically that could be done for him
Continue to shower him with love and affection and provide him with maximum comfort
Host the "First Annual Joseph Novelli Benefit Dinner". Our goal was to help ensure his family stability for the limited time Joey had and so richly deserved. Unfortunately, Joey passed away in the arms of his mother shortly after the first dinner.
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Became obvious that more needed to be done to help needy families in these situations. In January of 2002 the "J" Foundation Inc. was established and has been providing funds to help families in these situations.
The organization was founded in memory of Joseph Novelli and Joe Giovanisci.
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What We Do
Referrals are received regarding families in need (PA, DE, NJ)
Case workers, family, friends
Evaluated by the Board Members on a case by case basis Ability to respond quickly and decisively
We respond in days or even hours
What We Do (contd)
We have raised and provided over $500,000
Monies primarily raised through fundraisers
Established strong relationships with healthcare professionals In 2006, we funded a project at the A.I. Dupont Hospital for Children
Involved the creation of over 100 Bereavement Bags
Bags included counseling and bereavement books, and books on how to handle life after the lost of a loved one.
There are very minimal government resources in the tri-state area earmarked for terminally ill children
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Impact of What We Do
Thank You note from Joeys mom
Example of What We Do
End Stage Renal Disease Request: iPad for tutoring while receiving dialysis treatments
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