Riley, from Scotch Plains, New Jersey has been a “Junior Jammer” volunteer for the Jam Kancer In The Kan Foundation since our inception in 2014, volunteering annually at our “Kups For Kancer” Lemonade stand fundraiser, our annual Christmas Gift Wrapping Party and other Jam Kancer initiatives. In 2019, Riley was part of a contingent of Junior Jammers who visited Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey and met with Child Life Specialists to find out which Christmas gifts would be most appreciated by children being treated in their Pediatric Oncology ward. The Junior Jammers then went and purchased, wrapped and delivered the Christmas gifts to the hospital, using the funds they raised at that year’s Kups for Kancer lemonade stand. At Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Riley was a member of the Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC) Club, a National Honor Society Member and also played soccer. She also volunteered at Children’s Specialized Hospital. Riley graduated with a 4+ GPA, and will be attending Penn State University

Jack, from Plymouth, Minnesota, saw his best friend diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lympoma and stepped in to help him and his family. Knowing that his friend would be missing a considerable amount of school time while undergoing treatments, Jack approached his school and altered his class schedule to mirror that of his friend. He would bring each day’s assignments and homework to his friends house, and on days when he was feeling up to it, he’d tutor him and go over what was worked on in class so that he would not fall behind. As a result of Jack’s efforts, his friend was able to maintain a 3.7 GPA. Better yet, he is now kancer-free.At Robbinsdale Armstrong High School, Jack was a four year football and lacrosse player, serving as Captain of both teams during his Senior year. He was also a member of the Student Council and served as Class President during his Senior year, a member of his school’s HOSA Club, participated in Best Buddies, helping to teach sports to children with special needs and also served as a BARR mentor. Graduating with a 3.9 GPA, Jack will be attending the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota

Reese, from Hauppauge, New York, has seen 2 immediate family members diagnosed with lymphoma. Knowing the toll that a kancer diagnosis takes on not only the patient but also their family members, Reese decided to do something to help others so affected. Upon learning of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student of the Year Campaign in 2020, Reese and a classmate started Team Hauppauge Strong. During her high school tenure, Reese led a team of over 30 volunteers, orchestrating a series of fundraisers that raised over $50,000 for similarly-affected families on Long Island.
A two-sport athlete at Hauppauge High School, Reese also served as a member of multiple school Clubs, mentoring underclassmen and teaching soccer to students with Special needs. An Honors Student with a 4+ GPA, Reese will be attending Johns Hopkins University

Emily, from Scotch Plains, New Jersey, has a long history of providing support to people and families affected by kancer. Beginning in elementary school, Emily, the daughter of an oncology nurse at Overlook Hospital, spent much of her time making bookmarks and other crafts for patients to use while having treatments. At Scotch Plains Fanwood High School, she was a 4 year member of the school’s Student Movement Against Cancer Club, where she helped organize several successful fundraising initiatives. She also spearheaded a drive to make goodie bags for patients being treated at Overlook, soliciting donations of hats and gloves, word search and crossword puzzle books, hard candies, chap sticks and other items needed by patients during treatments. Emily has also served as a longtime “ Junior Jammer”, volunteering at our Foundation’s Kups for Kancer Lemonade stand for many years. An Honors Student with a 4+ Grade Point Average, Emily will be attending Bucknell University, where she plans to pursue a career as a Pediatric Oncologist.

Rachel, from Scotch Plains, New Jersey, saw the effects that her Grandfather’s kancer battle had not only on him but also her entire family and realized that most everyone has a connection to kancer. She pledged to do something to aid others in their battles.
At Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Rachel was a 4 year member of the Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC) Club, participating in many activities to raise funds, resources and awareness in their fight against kancer. Serving as President during her Senior year, Rachel led the charge to stage a Powderpuff Football game, which raised over $20,000 for the Inspiring Life Together Foundation, which assists mothers battling breast kancer. Additionally, Rachel volunteered at many of our Foundation’s Kancer Jam events.
Rachel also served as VP of Public Relations for DECA, headed the High School Heroes Program for FBLA, was a member of the National Honor Society & Spanish National Honor Society and also played Varsity Lacrosse. Placing on the High Honor Roll each semester while at SPFHS, Rachel graduated with a 4+ GPA. She will be attending the University of Florida

Joselyn, from Union, New Jersey, learned early in life of the toll that kancer can take on a family when her mother was diagnosed with breast kancer while Joselyn was in 6th grade. The eldest of 3 children, Joselyn took on a greater role in her home, tending to her 6 year-old sister and 2 year-old brother while also helping her mother as she dealt with the grueling effects of her treatments. Despite these challenges, Joselyn continued to shine in the classroom as well as when able to pursue her main passion, dance.
At the Union County Vocational Technical School, Joselyn continued aiding people affected by kancer by participating annually in her school’s Relay For Life fundraising efforts on behalf of the American Cancer Society. She also continued to take on a greater leadership role, serving as Treasurer for the National Honor Society, Vice President of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts and Student Government and most recently as Class President during her Senior year. An Honors Student, Joselyn graduated with a 3.8 GPA and will be attending Florida State University School of Dance as a BFA Dance Major.