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IT’S OFFICIAL: WE’RE HEADED TO DENVER! 🏔️

We are beyond thrilled to announce the 17th Annual #DearJackBenefit is coming to the Mile High City this November!

On Friday, November 13th, 2026 at Boettcher Concert Hall, @amnthewilderness and the @coloradosymphony will come together for an epic night of orchestral versions of your favorite songs from Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness 🎻✨

We’re making this a multi-day celebration, so mark your calendars for November 12th & 13th. While we’re keeping a few surprises under wraps for now, we can't wait to see all your faces on our home turf in Denver, Colorado!

For those traveling in, we recommend staying at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver (@monacodenver). It’s about half a mile from Boettcher Concert Hall and is VERY close to a few other events that will be taking place... 👀

We’ll have lots more to share with you very soon. Follow along right here and join our mailing list (link in bio) to be the first to receive updates on tickets, the full schedule, and exclusive VIP opportunities.

Only 241 more sleeps until #ElevenDenver, but who’s counting? 🙋🤩

#DearJack #DearJackFoundation #AndrewMcMahon

Hi 👋
There are some new faces around here, so we'd like to reintroduce ourselves.

We're Dear Jack and we provide quality of life programming that directly benefits young adult cancer patients, survivors and their families.

The programs facilitated by Dear Jack offer hope and guidance to young adults and their support system who are facing or who have faced a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. We've served 600+ AYAs since 2016.

You can learn more about our LifeList, Breathe Now, and Mental Wellness Box programs via the link in our bio.

We are based in beautiful Denver, CO, and while a mighty team of four, we would be nothing without the support of our incredible founder @amnthewilderness and our board of directors who feel more like family. We love what we do and we love connecting with our community of patients, survivors, AYA organizations, and donors. 💜

Hi 👋
There are some new faces around here, so we'd like to reintroduce ourselves.

We're Dear Jack and we provide quality of life programming that directly benefits young adult cancer patients, survivors and their families.

The programs facilitated by Dear Jack offer hope and guidance to young adults and their support system who are facing or who have faced a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. We've served 600+ AYAs since 2016.

You can learn more about our LifeList, Breathe Now, and Mental Wellness Box programs via the link in our bio.

We are based in beautiful Denver, CO, and while a mighty team of four, we would be nothing without the support of our incredible founder @amnthewilderness and our board of directors who feel more like family. We love what we do and we love connecting with our community of patients, survivors, AYA organizations, and donors. 💜

Hi 👋
There are some new faces around here, so we'd like to reintroduce ourselves.

We're Dear Jack and we provide quality of life programming that directly benefits young adult cancer patients, survivors and their families.

The programs facilitated by Dear Jack offer hope and guidance to young adults and their support system who are facing or who have faced a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. We've served 600+ AYAs since 2016.

You can learn more about our LifeList, Breathe Now, and Mental Wellness Box programs via the link in our bio.

We are based in beautiful Denver, CO, and while a mighty team of four, we would be nothing without the support of our incredible founder @amnthewilderness and our board of directors who feel more like family. We love what we do and we love connecting with our community of patients, survivors, AYA organizations, and donors. 💜

Hi 👋
There are some new faces around here, so we'd like to reintroduce ourselves.

We're Dear Jack and we provide quality of life programming that directly benefits young adult cancer patients, survivors and their families.

The programs facilitated by Dear Jack offer hope and guidance to young adults and their support system who are facing or who have faced a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. We've served 600+ AYAs since 2016.

You can learn more about our LifeList, Breathe Now, and Mental Wellness Box programs via the link in our bio.

We are based in beautiful Denver, CO, and while a mighty team of four, we would be nothing without the support of our incredible founder @amnthewilderness and our board of directors who feel more like family. We love what we do and we love connecting with our community of patients, survivors, AYA organizations, and donors. 💜

Hi 👋
There are some new faces around here, so we'd like to reintroduce ourselves.

We're Dear Jack and we provide quality of life programming that directly benefits young adult cancer patients, survivors and their families.

The programs facilitated by Dear Jack offer hope and guidance to young adults and their support system who are facing or who have faced a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. We've served 600+ AYAs since 2016.

You can learn more about our LifeList, Breathe Now, and Mental Wellness Box programs via the link in our bio.

We are based in beautiful Denver, CO, and while a mighty team of four, we would be nothing without the support of our incredible founder @amnthewilderness and our board of directors who feel more like family. We love what we do and we love connecting with our community of patients, survivors, AYA organizations, and donors. 💜

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Whether you're looking to pivot professionally or find a new way to impact your community, our next #CommunityCall is about bridging the gap between inspiration and action.

Turning Passion to Purpose is Part 2 of our 3-part series called Claiming Your Calling. Even if you couldn't make it Part 1, you are welcome to join us for this one! Each one of our Community Calls are designed to meet you exactly where you are.

We’ll talk through:
🎨 Exploring different pathways like career shifts, advocacy, or creative ventures.
📝 Building a hands-on blueprint for our daily lives.
🛠️ Mapping out the skills and resources we already have to move forward.
⚖️ Evaluating new opportunities to make sure they align with our core values.

We hope to see you virtually on Tuesday, May 26 at 11AM PT/2PM ET! Visit the link in our bio to register.

#DearJackFoundation #AYACancer #YACancer #DearJackCommunity

Meet Emma 💙

Emma was 27 and halfway through school to become a chiropractor when stage 4 non-small cell adenocarcinoma with brain metastasis was discovered completely by accident during a routine gallbladder surgery. She had to immediately step away from working toward her dream career to begin fighting for her life, undergoing a frontal lobe resection in October 2024, followed by whole-head radiation and multiple lines of chemotherapy.

Grieving her old life and stepping into this new reality has been incredibly difficult. Emma went from preparing for her clinical rotation to navigating a complex schedule of radiation and advanced therapies practically overnight.

To take a break from the constant appointments, Emma’s LifeList wish is for a trip to Universal Studios and Disney World in Orlando with her mom. This trip is a chance to give back to the person who has been by her side through everything, while creating joyful memories together.

Welcome to the Dear Jack family, Emma—we are so honored to be in your corner.

#DearJackFoundation #AYACancer #LifeList #YACancer #CancerSupport

Our team just got a whole lot stronger! 🙌

Please join us in giving a huge welcome to Lexi Fiedler, MPA, CFRE, our newest Board Member!

Lexi brings over fifteen years of nonprofit expertise, specializing in philanthropic strategy, major gifts, and campaign leadership. As a breast cancer survivor, her lived experience makes her service with the Dear Jack Foundation especially personal and deeply meaningful. We are so excited to have her vision and energy on board!

Drop a comment below to help us welcome her to the family! 🎉

#DearJackFoundation #NonprofitLeadership #AYACancer #BoardOfDirectors #MeetOurTeam

Applications are still open for our next #BreatheNow Survivors Retreat in Portland, Oregon at @hotel_lucia June 11-14th!

Comment "Portland" and we'll DM you the link to learn more and apply.

Can't join us this time? Catch the next one! We have several other retreats coming up this year for both couples and individuals. All the info lives at the link in our bio.

#YACancer #AYACancer #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor

Applications are still open for our next #BreatheNow Survivors Retreat in Portland, Oregon at @hotel_lucia June 11-14th!

Comment "Portland" and we'll DM you the link to learn more and apply.

Can't join us this time? Catch the next one! We have several other retreats coming up this year for both couples and individuals. All the info lives at the link in our bio.

#YACancer #AYACancer #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor

Applications are still open for our next #BreatheNow Survivors Retreat in Portland, Oregon at @hotel_lucia June 11-14th!

Comment "Portland" and we'll DM you the link to learn more and apply.

Can't join us this time? Catch the next one! We have several other retreats coming up this year for both couples and individuals. All the info lives at the link in our bio.

#YACancer #AYACancer #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor

Applications are still open for our next #BreatheNow Survivors Retreat in Portland, Oregon at @hotel_lucia June 11-14th!

Comment "Portland" and we'll DM you the link to learn more and apply.

Can't join us this time? Catch the next one! We have several other retreats coming up this year for both couples and individuals. All the info lives at the link in our bio.

#YACancer #AYACancer #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor

Applications are still open for our next #BreatheNow Survivors Retreat in Portland, Oregon at @hotel_lucia June 11-14th!

Comment "Portland" and we'll DM you the link to learn more and apply.

Can't join us this time? Catch the next one! We have several other retreats coming up this year for both couples and individuals. All the info lives at the link in our bio.

#YACancer #AYACancer #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor

We are thrilled to have Kirsten Wilson leading our upcoming collaboration, Reclaiming the Narrative: An AYA Storytelling Project. As the founder and artistic director of @MotusTheater, Kirsten is a master at helping people turn their lived experiences into powerful monologues that expand perceptions and inspire change 🎤

Last call for those interested in being a part of this project! Our final information session is Saturday, May 16th (tomorrow!) at 10:00AM MT.

If you can’t make it but are still interested in applying, please reach out to Susan, our Senior Director of Operations, at susan@dearjackfoundation.org.

Comment "Story" below and we'll DM you the link, or visit the link in our bio to sign up ✍️

#DearJackFoundation #MotusTheater #ReclaimingTheNarrative #AYACancer #CancerStory

Meet Oliver and Mirabelle 💙

Married for over 15 years, Oliver and Mirabelle’s story began in southern Cameroon. Their move to the United States was a multi-step journey; Oliver arrived first, spending over a year paving the way and building a foundation for their future while caring for their eldest daughter. After a long-awaited reunion with Mirabelle and their youngest, they were finally ready to begin their new life under one roof—but just five days later, Oliver was diagnosed with stage four lymphoma.

For Oliver and Mirabelle, their first years together in a new country were immediately reshaped by Oliver's diagnosis and treatment, which included eight rounds of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. Now, they are ready to prioritize their roles as husband and wife and find a sense of peace together outside of the world of cancer.

They are joining us at #BreatheNow Golden to find a quiet space to reflect, share their story, and strengthen the connection they have worked so hard to protect.

We are so honored to have them with us in Colorado this weekend, and we can’t wait to share this time together! Help us show them some love in the comments ✨

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If you would like to learn more about our Breathe Now Retreats or apply for one yourself, visit the link in our bio.

#AYACancer #YACancer #CancerSupport #CaregiverSupport

Meet Elissa and Eric 💙

Elissa and Eric first met as coworkers in Boston back in 2008. A chance reconnection in LA years later turned their long-time friendship into a beautiful life together, and they have now been married for 13 years. Since Elissa’s diagnosis of Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in 2021, they’ve worked hard to protect the sense of adventure and closeness that has always defined their partnership.

For the past five years, they’ve been balancing the joys of raising their daughter with the reality of Elissa's life-long treatment. Navigating a diagnosis that requires constant monitoring can be exhausting, especially while managing the distinct roles of thriver and caregiver alongside the normal, busy pace of everyday life.

Elissa and Eric are joining us at #BreatheNow Golden to finally have a space that is just for them. While Elissa has a strong support network, they recognize that caregivers often lack the same resources and community. They are ready to be in a place where they can connect with other couples who understand the unique depth of their day-to-day experience.

We are so honored to have them with us in Colorado this weekend, and we can’t wait to share this time together! Help us show them some love in the comments ✨

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If you would like to learn more about our Breathe Now Retreats or apply for one yourself, visit the link in our bio.

#AYACancer #YACancer #CancerSupport #CaregiverSupport

Meet Bri and Nate 💙

Bri and Nate have been a team since 2005, a journey that began in their high school marching band. For nearly two decades, they’ve built their life around a shared love of the outdoors, traveling and camping as often as possible. But in early 2024, their rhythm was interrupted by Bri's diagnosis of stage 2b triple negative breast cancer.

Her treatment was intensive, involving 16 rounds of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. While her diagnosis slowed her down—and she found she couldn't do many of her favorite activities—they still tried their best to get outside between the appointments and chemo side effects.

Bri and Nate are joining us at #BreatheNow Golden to connect with other AYA couples who truly understand their reality. They are looking to find a community that recognizes the small victories and the quiet fears of life in survivorship without needing any type of explanation.

We are so incredibly excited to have them join us in Colorado this weekend! Help us welcome them to the #DearJack family in the comments ✨

#YoungAdultCancer #Survivorship #YACancer #DearJackFoundation