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

Jett Giving Fund offers families financial assistance through three branches of support: the Accessible Vehicle Fund, the Emergency Fund, and the Equipment Assistance Fund. 

The Accessible Vehicle Fund helps families obtain safe, accessible transportation. The Emergency Fund provides grants to families facing unexpected, emergency situations. The Equipment Assistance Fund helps families with small accessibility or medical items that are either not covered by insurance or too expensive.

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.

Equipment Assistance Fund

The Equipment Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to families for small accessibility and medical equipment not covered by insurance.

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 October 16, 2023 the Jett team walked through the application process, eligibility requirements, and frequently asked questions.

Our Impact

October 23, 2023
The Benson Family celebrates their new safe and accessible vehicle
August 22, 2023
The Daniels Family receives a safe and accessible van through Accessible Vehicle Fund
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.

Thank you to our 2024 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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