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.

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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.

Learn About Our Emergency Fund

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.

Download the Guide

Navigating the Accessible Vehicle Fund Application Process

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

View Webinar Recording

Our Impact

September 19, 2023

Jett Foundation Assists Ohio Family with Food Insecurity Through Jett Giving Fund

May 30, 2023

Me, My Van, and Duchenne: A Guest Blog by Declan Hickey

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

A Safe & Accessible Vehicle for Pennsylvania Family Through Jett Foundation’s Jett Giving Fund

The Fritz family receives their new safe and accessible vehicle through Jett Giving Fund

December 10, 2022

Financial Assistance Through Jett Foundation’s Emergency Fund Makes All the Difference for Texas Family

Futrell family receives financial assistance through Jett Foundation’s Emergency Fund

July 26, 2022

Colorado Family Receives Moving Assistance from Jett Foundation

“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

Jett Foundation Helps New York Family Maintain Accessible Van and Housing

“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

Jett Foundation Helps Connecticut Family Buy Groceries

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

Jett Foundation Helps Young Man from Ohio Purchase Accessible Van

“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

Jett Foundation’s Accessible Vehicle Fund Helps PA Family Receive New Van

“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

Connecticut Chiefs Play “Hockey4Jett” Charity Game for Duchenne

On March 6, 2022, The Connecticut Chiefs hosted the 2nd annual Hockey for Jett Charity Game to support the Duchenne community.

March 17, 2022

Three Brothers From WI Receive New Van Through Accessible Vehicle Fund

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

Jett Foundation Helps Minnesota Family Gain a New Set of Wheels

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.

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