I Back Jack Foundation 
Spring
2015
        Backing Research                    Inspiring Hope                         Defeating  Cancer
"From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow."  
- Aeschylus
Ancient Greek Tragedian

Jack planted himself in the lives of all who knew and loved him.  The roots of his happiness and steadfast hope continue to grow, blossom, and bear fruit because of our supporters and believers committed to nurturing and supporting our worthy cause.

Help us GROW!
The I Back Jack Foundation was formed with the belief that people working together have the power and spirit to make a difference.  

As author Sandra Kring wrote, "The tiny seed knew that in order to grow, it needed to be dropped in the dirt, covered with darkness, and struggle to see the light."

Our seed (the Foundation) sees the light and since the first Back to School Event seven years ago, the Foundation has raised $1.25 million. Yes, $1.25 million.  While we take a moment to relish and celebrate that achievement, we know we still must tend to our "seed" and GROW.   

On Monday, September 14, the 7th Annual Back to School event will be held at Chenequa Country Club in Hartland.  As you can see from the sneak peek of the invitation below, this year we are focusing on growth.



Despite the need for progress, childhood cancer awareness and financial support has not reached the same national level of support as adult cancers.  By growing and continuing to raise awareness and funds, the I Back Jack Foundation will continue to provide incredible, powerful, and targeted resources to meet the urgent needs for novel treatments that are not only potent to improve survival, but also have limited toxicity to enhance overall quality of life and limit late effects.  The Foundation will also continue to raise awareness and fund cutting-edge trials and treatment options in our unified fight for children.

This relentless pursuit for cures leads the I Back Jack Foundation to back research, inspire hope, and, ultimately, defeat childhood cancer.

So mark your calendars for Monday, September 14th!  Join us and help us GROW!


In This Issue
Help Us GROW!
Gold in September (G9)
Unselfish
Pediatric Cancer Treatment Approved
Think Outside the Box
Thrivent Choice Dollars
Back Jack on Amazon

Commit Now

There are many ways to get involved with the Foundation's signature fundraiser, the 7th Annual Back to School Event.  

Volunteer: Work the event.  Time slots are available between 9:00am and 9:00pm.

Donate: We are collecting unique and exciting items to include in our silent and live auctions.

Sponsor: Consider sponsorship at one of the many levels.  

Goodie Bags: Share an item with our generous participants.  We expect approximately 200 people for golf and tennis.  

Please email 
info@ibackjack.org to learn more about volunteer or donation opportunities.


UNSELFISH

That's one word used to describe Annie.  Annie and her work with Gold In September is featured in the book, " Unselfish: Love Thy Neighbor as Thy Selfie."

The book, released May 5th,  highlights 99 inspiring stories of people who put others before themselves.  

Annie we are so proud of you!





Pediatric Cancer Treatment Approved by FDA
Last month, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved a pediatric cancer drug, Unituxin.  The drug, designed to treat neuroblastoma , is only the third drug to receive initial FDA approval for a pediatric cancer in the last 20 years.

Unituxin is an antibody that binds to the surface of neuroblastoma cells.  The drug is being approved for use as part of a multimodality regimen, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy for patients who achieved at least a particle response to prior first-line multiage, multi modality therapy. 

"Unituxin marks the first approval for a therapy aimed specifically for the treatment of patients with high-risk neuroblastoma," said Richard Azdur, M.D., Director of the Office of Hematology and Oncology Products in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.  "Unituxin fulfills a critical need by providing a treatment option that prolongs survival in children with high-risk neuroblastoma."

Think Outside The Box
There are many ways to get involved to help the Foundation continue to offer hope to children and their families fighting cancer. 
Is your child about to celebrate a birthday?  Let's say your child is turning 8.  Ask everyone for an $8 donation for the I Back Jack Foundation or come up with your own wish.  Or consider the Foundation for wedding, anniversary, memorials or other celebratory gift ideas.  Be creative.  Think outside the box and know that every dollar counts.
Thrivent Choice Dollars & I Back Jack
Are you a member of Thrivent Financial who's eligible to direct Choice Dollars? Choice Dollars charitable grant funds can make a world of difference to the I Back Jack Foundation as we work together to fight neuroblastoma/pediatric cancer.  By directing Choice Dollars, eligible Thrivent members recumbent where they feel Thrivent should distribute a portion of its charitable grant funds. Directing Choice Dollars is easy.  Simply go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more and find program terms and conditions.  Or call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" after the prompt.
Back JACK on AMAZON
Want an easy way to support I Back Jack?  Are you an Amazon user?  We've got something to make you smile....
The Foundation is registered to receive donations from the Amazon Smile Program, a giving opportunity dedicated to helping organizations raise money for their important causes.  


Simply register your Amazon account by going to  smile.amazon.com and select I Back Jack from the list of charities. Use the smile site every time you shop and Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase back to the Foundation.  

How can you support I Back Jack? The possibilities are endless.
Have an idea of your own or looking for an idea? Email us at: info@ibackjack.org
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