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 Many of the Honorary Board Members are no longer active but their dedication in the past demands annual recognition.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 |