Run Charlie Run! 

Charlie Stern, 26, from Washington DC, recently competed in the 2008 Boston Marathon to raise funds and awareness for DMD.  He finished in just over 3.5 hours!  “A sporting event like the Boston Marathon is a great venue to bring attention to DMD. We want to do everything we can to make sure these boys are given the same chances the rest of us are. There is a lot of exciting research going on right now, but the Jett Foundation needs support to keep this progress moving forward.”

You can still make a donation to support Charlie's run for the Jett Foundation, just click on the Donate to Jett button on this page and identify your donation as being for Charlie's JettRun. Learn more about Charlie's results...

6th Annual Jett Golf Classic -- October 1, 2008
The 6th Annual Jett Golf Classic will be held on October 1, 2008 at The Pinehills in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Jett Golf Classic is an annual celebration of hope, friendship and great golf, all to support The Jett Foundation in its battle against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).  The 2006 Jett Golf Classic raised more than $135,000 for the fight against DMD. With your help, the 2008 Jett Golf Classic will continue this great success, and continue our fight to ensure that children suffering from this fatal disease have the opportunity to enjoy a full life. This is The Jett Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and draws more than 400 golfers and dinner guests to the Pinehills’ two spectacular courses and clubhouse for a day of golf, food and fundraising. All proceeds from this event will accelerate treatments for DMD and fund research these boys desperately need and deserve. Register Now

Please consider joining us as a Jett Golf Classic sponsor. Click here for a list of sponsorship opportunities and benefits. We are always delighted to discuss ways in which we might tailor a sponsorship opportunity specifically for you and your company, and we will work with you to maximize your publicity among event
attendees. If you would like to donate an auction item to the event, please click here for a donation form.

Please call 877-Fly-Jett or email the committee at JettFoundation@aol.com with any questions. We appreciate your consideration, and welcome your support in the fight against DMD.

Teens Ride for Those Who Can't:  10th Gear Cycles Across the USA for the Jett Foundation

Thanks to the group of teens and adults who participated in this cross-country bike ride to raise money for the Jett Foundation. This group of avid cyclists rode 3,800 miles through 14 states over nine weeks. The group consisted of members of the 10thGear Christian Youth Cyclists, affiliated with the Village Congregational Church in Whitinsville (MA) and the Boy Scouts of America.

The cyclists made stops at churches and local organizations to generate awareness of DMD and the Jett Foundation. A videographer accompanied the group to record the journey for a documentary.  Stay tuned for details about the spring premiere of this inspiring film.

To learn more, visit www.jettride.org.

Jett Jam -- The Boy Can Really Play!

Jett McSherry, 12, took to the drums during the Jett Jam on Saturday, May 3 at The Knights of Columbus Hall in Pembroke, MA. The event was chaired by Jett Foundation friend and Massachusetts General Hospital colleague, Cindy Kane. Kane is a registered nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children (MGHfc) and works in the new Jett Program for Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders (JPPND) with director Dr. Brian Tseng.

Kane said the inspiration for the jam was her realization that kids with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy rarely get the opportunity to showcase their talents. “They lose their physical abilities so quickly,” said Kane. “This was a chance for Jett to perform and feel accomplished.” A rockin', smooth sounding band, Citizen Kane, was the catalyst for the event. Band leader Chris Kane, Cindy's husband, had been looking for a venue to play. When he heard Jett played the drums, the Jett Jam was born!

Over 150 community members, friends and family listened and danced along to the well known songs, such as Mustang Sally and Gloria.   With a confident smile, Jett played along with the band for several of the songs.  The event was not only a chance to allow Jett to shine for a moment...really shine....but also to raise funds for the JPPND waiting room at MGHfc.  The event raised over $2,500 which will be used to equip the waiting room with kids’ toys, books and furniture.

A huge thank you to David Crest of Family Crest Catering in Hanover as well as all of the merchants who donated auction items.  Warm thanks to all of the band members of Citizen Kane and a special shout out to Chris, Cindy, and Jess Kane and Paula Vercollone.  You guys rock!!!!!!!!!!!

Retiring your old electronics...

Hundreds of Pembroke residents came out on Saturday, May 17 to recycle their old electronics for the Jett Foundation.  The event was staffed by volunteers from both Pembroke High School and the community.  Special thanks to some of the Pembroke's youth who really did an outstanding job!!  Not only did these kids take all the "stuff" out of people's cars, they handed out T-shirts and bumper stickers.  Furthermore, they stood out at the traffic light spreading the word of the Jett Recycling Program!  The event yeilded over $1,200 and will help pay for the Jett Pediatric Program for Neuromuscular Disorders at MGHfc.  All the items will be recycled and will not end up in a landfill.

HUGE THANK YOU TO: Tracy Conefrey, Courtney Gunn, Kim Pham, Matt Gentile, Jessica Cesario, Ryan Chapman, Jacob Moran, Colin Claflin, Pamela McSherry and all that donated!!!      

AND A BIG THANK YOU to Gary Fine and the Hobomock Elementary School, Pembroke Massachusetts.  Gary has created a video of Jett's 6th Grade class at Nature's Classroom last October 07.  He has decided to sell the video to parents and donate the proceeds to Jett Foundation. Thanks so much Gary!!!

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