ABOUT JANE’S JOYRIDE
JANE’S STORY
Jane's Joyride was founded in 2021 by Jane and Robert Cabes of Houston, Texas. Robert and Jane started the organization as a response to Jane’s late stage ovarian cancer diagnosis in March 2020. While the disease presented life-altering challenges to her and her family, Jane was fortunate to live in the same city as MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the country’s best cancer hospitals.
Jane was proud to participate in the hospital’s ground-breaking research and innovative clinical care through an early-stage immunotherapy trial.
Once diagnosed, Jane jumped into action and educated herself about various treatment options, clinical trials, nutrition and lifestyle, and complementary therapies. She was fearless in the face of her disease. Over time, Jane realized that one of the best ways to fight her disease was to prioritize a nutritious diet, healthy lifestyle, and positive outlook.
Jane's Joyride was established to provide a platform to share Jane’s discoveries with others and to promote Jane's philosophy that long-term health requires caring for the entire self—mind, body, and soul. Though Jane passed in December of 2022, her legacy and life’s mission live on through her friends, family, and the important work of Jane’s Joyride.
OUR MISSION
Jane’s Joyride is a grant-based charitable organization which supports education, funds research, and raises awareness in the pursuit of long-term healthy living.
OUR WORK
Gift Recipients
Since inception, Jane’s Joyride has invested approximately $300,000 towards groundbreaking cancer research efforts at MD Anderson Cancer Center and promoting long-term healthy living by treating the whole self.
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○ Fall 2021 - Amount: $15,000, Fund: General; Appeal: Jane’s Joyride Boot Walk Team
○ Spring 2021 - Amount: $65,000, Fund: Pilot study identifying chemo-resistant cells for recurrent disease in ovarian cancer study led by Dr. Amir Jazaeri
○ Spring 2022 - Amount: $10,000, Fund: Plant-based diet study led by Dr. Anil Sood
○ Fall 2022 - Amount: $50,000, Fund: Lab equipment
○ September 2022 - Amount: $27,500, Fund: Ovarian microbiome study led by Dr. Lorenzo Cohen
○ Spring 2023 - Amount: $30,000, Fund: Lifestyle Clinical Trial led by Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, Dr. Lois Ramondetta, and in partnership with Dr. Nadim Ajami, Appeal: Donations in memory of Jane Cabes
○ Fall 2023 - Amount: $60,000, Fund: Lifestyle Clinical Trial led by Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, Dr. Lois Ramondetta, and in partnership with Dr.Nadim Ajami
Cabes Cancer Research & Awareness Fund
○ 2021 & 2022 - Amount: $55,000, Fund: General
○ Spring 2023 - Amount: $2,500, Fund: SET (Social Emotional Tools) For Life© Program
Events & Programs
Jane’s Joyride has established programs to educate and provide ongoing opportunities for communities to invest in their health and regularly participates in fundraising opportunities with organizations with like-minded missions.
Annual Transform Your Life & Health Breakfast
○ Guest speaker: Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D. - September 2022
○ Guest speaker: Nadim J. Ajami, Ph.D. - September 2023
Spring Cooking Class
○ Cooking class hosted by Marcia Smart - April 2023
Gardening Project
○ Established program to plant vegetable gardens in lower income neighborhoods to promote nutritional awareness and healthy eating habits (ongoing)
Blood Drive
○ Co-sponsored 40 person blood drive at Episcopal High School - September 2022
AJ’s Walk for Ovarian Cancer
○ Fun Run and Walk in Central Park NYC - October 2022
Jane’s Joyride Juice
○ Green Fork donates a portion of gross proceeds from Jane’s Joyride Juice sales to MD Anderson Cancer Center (ongoing)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert Cabes
Elizabeth Cromack
