IMPACT
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IMPACT
Since inception, Jane’s Joyride has invested more than $225,000 towards groundbreaking cancer research efforts and promoting long-term healthy living by treating the whole self.
Gift Recipients:
MD Anderson Cancer Center:
2020 - A portion of $2,500 in gross sales from Green Fork’s Jane’s Joyride Juice
General
Fall 2021 - $15,000 raised by Jane’s Joyride’s Boot Walk Team
General
Dr. Amir Jazaeri, Vice Chair for Clinical Research and the Director of the Gynecologic Cancer Immunotherapy Program in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center:
Spring 2021 - $65,000
Pilot study identifying chemo-resistant cells for recurrent disease in ovarian cancer
Dr. Anil Sood, Professor and Vice Chair for Translational Research in the Departments of Gynecologic Oncology and Cancer Biology and co-director of the Center for RNA Interference and Non-Coding RNA at the MD Anderson Cancer Center:
Spring 2022 - $10,000
Plant-based diet study
Fall 2022 - $50,000
Lab equipment
Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, Richard E. Haynes Distinguished Professor in Clinical Cancer Prevention and Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center:
September 2022 - $27,500
Ovarian microbiome study
Cabes Cancer Research & Awareness Fund:
2021 & 2022 - $55,000
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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.
Events & Programs:
Gardening Project:
Established program to plant vegetable gardens in lower income neighborhoods to promote nutritional awareness and healthy eating habits (ongoing)
Zen Zone Project:
Co-founded program designed for preschool children to develop coping mechanisms for stress (ongoing)
Blood Drive:
Co-sponsored 40 person blood drive at Episcopal High School - September 2022
Transform Your Life & Health Breakfast:
Chaired 60 person breakfast with guest speaker Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D. - September 2022
AJ’s Walk for Ovarian Cancer:
Fun Run and Walk in Central Park NYC - October 2022
Sprint for Life:
Co-charing 5k run/walk benefiting MD Anderson Cancer Center - May 2023
Jane’s Joyride Juice:
Green Fork donates a portion of gross proceeds from Jane’s Joyride Juice sales to MD Anderson Cancer Center (ongoing)