About Us

Since 1989, the organization has donated more than $2.8 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.

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 Many of the Honorary Board Members are no longer active but their dedication in the past demands annual recognition.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

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

Year	Recipient
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

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 1995, we have funded 33 separate fellowships and 5 Discovery Grants in Joel’s name that focus on finding a cure for brain tumors.

Board Members

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD MEMBERS

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

President's Award