About Us

The Jake Pastel Cancer Fund, Inc. is a Section 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping children with cancer and their families. In February 2007 my nephew Jake Pastel was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma Multiforme, a grade IV non-operable brain tumor. Each year approximately 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor. These brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer deaths in children under age 20 surpassing acute leukemia.

Once a child is diagnosed with cancer the dynamics of the family is changed forever. The entire family will struggle to both financially and emotionally live in the aftermath of this diagnosis.  Jake’s courage, faith, and personal strength amaze those around him. Time after time Jake has displayed a positive attitude in the face of these disease-related setbacks and disappointments. Jake is the inspiration behind this fund.
This fund will not only help pay for Jake’s care but for the care of other children with cancer and their families like his. The fund will also support the medical facilities treating patients with brain cancer and cancer related problems. 

 

We are truly grateful for the generosity of our donors and the hard work and dedication of our volunteers who further our mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer. All donations to the Jake Pastel Cancer Fund, Inc. are tax deductible.