Jett Giving Fund

Jett Foundation established the Jett Giving Fund in 2017 to assist families impacted by Duchenne muscular dystrophy in purchasing unaffordable, but vital medical and accessibility equipment.

About

Today, the Jett Giving Fund offers families financial assistance through two main branches of support: the Accessible Vehicle Fund and the Emergency Fund. 

The Accessible Vehicle Fund helps families obtain safe, accessible transportation. The Emergency Fund provides grants to families facing unexpected, emergency situations.

If you have any questions about Jett Giving Fund or need assistance with an area of support not mentioned above, please contact Jett Foundation at jettgivingfund@jettfoundation.org.

Areas of Support

Accessible Vehicle Fund

The Accessible Vehicle Fund helps families obtain safe, accessible transportation. 

Emergency Fund

The Emergency Fund provides grants to families facing unexpected, emergency situations.

Resources

Tips for Finding Your Perfect Accessible Vehicle

This document includes resources to help you choose what accessible vehicle is right for your family, and what information you will need when applying to the Accessible Vehicle Fund.

Navigating the Accessible Vehicle Fund Application Process

Our webinar on December 1, 2022 walked through the application process, eligibility requirements, and frequently asked questions.

Our Impact

May 30, 2023
A guest blog from Declan Hickey, an 18-year-old with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and previous participant in Jett Foundation’s Jett Giving Fund
January 4, 2023
The Fritz family receives their new safe and accessible vehicle through Jett Giving Fund
December 10, 2022
Futrell family receives financial assistance through Jett Foundation’s Emergency Fund
July 26, 2022
“We moved to Colorado four months ago because my husband got a job with housing on a ranch. Then we were told the ranch was being sold, and we had only a few days days to move,” says Gail Neal.
May 19, 2022
“As a parent of a son living with Duchenne, the mission of my wife and myself is to do whatever we can to help our son enjoy every moment of life,” says Todd.
April 13, 2022
A Connecticut father reached out to Jett Foundation for assistance with putting food on the table for his family. Jason is a proud father of two boys. His son, Justin (12), was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at just 18-months-old.
April 6, 2022
“For four years, I have stressed about how to deal with getting a safe vehicle. This is life-changing” says Michelle, mother of Kelvin Jones. Kelvin is a young man diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy from Johnston, Ohio.
March 28, 2022
“As our boys keep growing, we run into more barriers for transporting our family in a safe manner. Having two boys with Duchenne is incredibly difficult,” says Ember Thomas, the mother of two boys who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
March 21, 2022
On March 6, 2022, The Connecticut Chiefs hosted the 2nd annual Hockey for Jett Charity Game to support the Duchenne community.
March 17, 2022
Kelly Fitzpatrick says her life changed when she learned that not one, but all three of her sons have Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Connor (11), Kian (9), and Finnegan McVey (7) are three brothers from Poynette, WI, finding joy in spending each day with one another and their mother who tackles every Duchenne obstacle as a single parent.
March 14, 2022
Addison Schwab is a smart, stubborn, hard-working 12-year-old who was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the age of two and a half.

Thank you to our 2023 Jett Giving Fund Sponsors:

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of our Jett Giving Fund programming, please email maura@jettfoundation.org.

We Can't Do This Without You

Established in 2017, the Jett Giving Fund has helped transform the lives of countless families across the country with over $3.5 million worth of accessible equipment and emergency assistance thanks to the generous support of individual donors, local communities, and major sponsors.

Experience the magic of camp promise

Complete applications due April 3, 2023.