The North Attleborough-based Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) hosted its 18th Annual Joe Andruzzi & Friends Golf Tournament, on Monday, June 8, raising more than $300,000.
The annual tournament brought together JAF supporters, sponsors, community partners and friends of the foundation for a day of golf and fundraising in support of New England cancer patients and families. This year’s tournament raised more than $300,000 to help provide direct assistance for essential needs such as transportation to treatment, heating costs, housing, food and other household expenses during treatment.
The tournament also featured the launch of JAF’s first-ever Adopt-A-Family Challenge, created to connect golfers with patient stories and encourage additional support for families facing cancer. Throughout the day, golfers learned more about the real-life impact of JAF’s work and were invited to make contributions to help ease the financial burden that often comes with a cancer diagnosis.Â
“As the need continues to rise across New England, we are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, golfers, donors and community partners who continue to show up for patients and families when they need it most,” said Jen Andruzzi, co-founder, president and CEO of the foundation. “The support from this tournament helps provide real relief for families facing cancer, from transportation to treatment and household bills, food, housing and other essential needs.”
To date, JAF has provided more than $14.1 million in assistance to cancer patients and families throughout New England.