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About Us

Established in 1989 in memory of Joel A. Gingras, Jr., the mission of The JAG Fund is to raise funds and increase awareness for brain tumor research.

Since 1989, the organization has donated more than $3.0 million to the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) through the untiring efforts of generous individual and corporate sponsors.   In recognition of The JAG Fund's hard work, the ABTA established the Joel A. Gingras Jr. Research Fellowship in 1995.

In its early stages, fundraising consisted solely of an annual "Tube Float" down the Delaware River.   A portion of the cover charge for the event went straight to the American Brain Tumor Association.   Over the years, the JAG Fund evolved into a formidable fundraising organization through new events and a more intense focus on fundraising.    The Saturday Night Bash and Black-Tie Gala at the Union League of Philadelphia are the two big events for the JAG Fund in addition to the Tube Float.   Beyond this we’ve been blessed by many outside fundraisers run by friends of the JAG Fund and those impacted by brain tumors.   These events have generated additional funds for our cause.

The JAG Fund has gained incredible strength since its inception in 1989.  We continue to focus on increasing awareness and raising money for brain tumor research while at the same time having fun with old friends and new.

Since 1995, we have funded 34 separate fellowships and 6 Discovery Grants in Joel’s name that focus on finding a cure for brain tumors.

Board Members

The JAG Fund is led by a dedicated group of individuals. The leadership starts with the Board of Directors who are supported by the Board Members and selected individuals from the Honorary Board Members. The Honorary Board Members are long time supporters of the JAG Fund with a minimum of five years of support. Many of the Honorary Board Members are no longer active but their dedication in the past demands annual recognition. The Board of Directors and Board Members are active members who assist with all facets of the JAG Fund including organization, fundraising, planning, and year round support.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JOHNATHAN L. GINGRAS
President

CHRISTIAN G. GINGRAS
Vice-President

MARY GINGRAS
Treasurer

SANDRA L. GINGRAS
Secretary

MICHAEL C. BOYTIN
Marketing Director

RICHARD T. ONISKEY
Public Relations Director

BRYAN J. NEWHOOK
Fundraising Chairman

BOARD MEMBERS

JOHN J. ALTMEYER

MARTHA GINGRAS BAISCH

ROBERT E. BAISCH

NICOLE M BOYTIN

BRIAN R. CARDELLO

THOMAS A. CHRISTIANSEN JR.

STEPHEN T. COMES

CLIFTON DEMMER

KIMBERLY DEMMER

SHANE P. FORESMAN

MARGO A GALL

JANET GILFILLAN

MICHAEL GIMBOL

KATHRYN M. GINGRAS

MATTHEW G. GINGRAS

RICHARD M. JOHNSON

CHUCK LANG

LISA GINGRAS LELEU

BRETT M. LOFGREN

MEGAN M. MCDONOUGH

RYAN S. MCDONOUGH

PAUL J. MIOLA

JUSTIN R. REIGLE

DOMENIC M. SALVATO

GREGORY A. VENTRESCA

CHRISTOPHER R. WELESKI

MELISSA A. WELESKI

MICHAEL WEYERMANN

THOMAS WEYERMANN

ERIK F. WILLIAMS

 

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

JAMES C. COMPORT

KEITH A. DUNCAN

MICHAEL W. HAPP

KENNETH HARRINGTON

JAMES D. MADERA

JOSEPH P. MADERA

MICHAEL P. MOSER

ANNIE PAULY

SARA M. TARTAGLIA

SCOTT A. TARTAGLIA

President's Award

Bestowed upon Individuals exhibiting limitless generosity, unending dedication and immeasurable contribution.  After years of service, friendship, patience and strength, we honor those who deserve direct recognition from the President.  The efforts which few attempt, this person has achieved...

Year Recipient
2024 Lou Matlow
2022 Dodd & Pam Stretch
2021 Adam Glenn
2019 Todd & Samantha McCarty
2018 Debbie Lowenstein
2017 Steven Brem, M.D.
2017 Joe Hinderliter
2017 Daniel T. Johnson
2016 Douglas Altmeyer
2015 Richard Smock
2013 Steven Rodi
2012 Jim Drulis
2012 Donna Drulis
2011 Laura Baisch
2011 Matthew Fassnacht
2010 Paul J. Miola
Year Recipient
2009 Bill Clement
2009 James H. Foresman
2009 Kathy Foresman
2008 Boris Borichevsky
2007 Michael P. Moser
2006 Michael “Moe” Happ
2005 Gordon St. John
2004 Andrew Jarin
2004 Mark Millevoi
2003 James C. Comport
2003 Brian Vaughan
2002 Steven C. Happ
2002 Joseph P. Madera
2001 John J. Altmeyer
2001 Richard M. Johnson

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JAG Fund
President:  Johnathan Gingras
955 Red Coat Farm Drive, Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 880-3917 |  [email protected]

Tax ID:  23-2560250

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