Lung Cancer...
known for being the
“invisible” disease...
is represented by
a clear ribbon.
   

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This Website was originally created for Jen Collins and for her friends. As many of you know, Jen was diagnosed with Lung Cancer on April 23, 2004.
After 2 1/2 years of fighting like hell, the cancer took her on September 11th, 2006. Through The Jennifer L Collins Memorial Foundation her spirit will live forever. She kept a diary of her fight on her update page and you are encouraged to read her story. You will never meet a more courageous person!

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The Jennifer L Collins Memorial Foundation was formed with the mission to provide
financial, spiritual and educational support to cancer patients in the Pacific Northwest and
do so in Jen Collins’s name. Jen fought her battle like a true champion and the support she received through her friends helped her to focus on her battle rather then some of the financial burdens & challenges that so many cancer patients don’t foresee, but are often hit with during their fight.

Just some of the things we help in providing, but not limited to, through the foundation are:

  • Travel expenses to & from doctors appointments

  • Child Care during treatments

  • Prescription & Insurance Co-pays

  • Groceries

  • Educational materials

  • Holiday gifts for cancer kids & their families

   We currently support The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (which includes Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the
   University of Washington Medical Center and Children’s Hospital) and The Swedish Cancer Institute
through their Patient
   Assistance Programs.
Hopefully, with your help we will add many more organizations in years to come!

   The Jennifer L Collins Memorial Foundation is funded through donations from you and people just like you and various fund
   raising events, auctions. It is you that makes what we do a success! Being a Non-Profit corporation all your donations are
   100% tax deductible. The Jennifer L Collins Memorial Foundation is a
federally recognized 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation
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In addition to daily donations that we receive we also host an annual event know as the as
The Rod Long All-Star Good Sport Awards! These banquet's honor former sports figures with a evening
of lighthearted story telling by local sports figures and friends of our honoree very similar to the
ole' Rat Pack Roasts of yesteryear. These fun filled semi-formal sports themed events offer an
evening full of many many laughs in addition to both live a silent auctions.

Send us a note from our contact page and we'll keep you updated on the date of our event and honoree!

 Have auction items to donate, want to become a sponsor and/or just want to help out?
Send us an e-mail to:
Iwanttohelp@jensfriends.com

A Big Thanks goes out to all of you who have attended, supported and volunteered their time.
We could not do what we do without you!!!

Past Honoree's
2007 - Former Seahawks Quarterback Dave Krieg
A few 2007 DVD's are still available by making a donation!
2008 - Former Washington Husky Football Coach Don James
2008 DVD's are coming - please check back soon!

Please keep your donation's coming as we have lot's of cancer patients that need ours and your help!
Click here > To Make A Donation
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The Jennifer L Collins Foundation was selected to be the
KMPS-FM 94.1 / Sleep Country
Charity of the Month for December 2007
>> Listen to Public Service Announcement <<
 
 

If you would like to help with and/or have ideas on how to help in raising funds and //or would like
to volunteer your time – feel free to contact us @ Iwanttohelp@jensfriends.com

If you would like to make a donation you can do so by either sending a donation to:
    
The Jennifer L Collins Memorial Foundation
     P O Box 80742
     Seattle, WA  98108
(These donations are not anonymous, they go to our own P O Box)
OR
Walk into any
US Bank and make a deposit into the account of:
    
The Jennifer L Collins Memorial Foundation of Washington
(This is an anonymous donation, the bank does not give us the names from the deposits)

Click Here To
Make A Donation
By Visiting Our Secure Shopping Cart

Remember,
We are all volunteers and your donations go to help cancer patients!

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Susan K. sent us an e-mail suggesting that one way to donate is
through your work place. Here is what she had to say:

This month a lot of companies are passing out United Way Pledge forms in which you can
also choose any Registered Nonprofit Specific Organizations.  Since the Jennifer L Collins
Memorial Foundation is registered in Washington State, I can donate to this cause. 
And most of these forms allow you to choose a one time donation or even use payroll
deductions per paycheck. I hope this idea helps and you'll be seeing my bi-monthly
contributions starting November 15

So if you are able to do so, talk to your employer(s)
and see if you can do the same!


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No matter how big or small a donation, every penny will count and will go a
long way into helping Cancer Patients in the Northwest!

Your generous donations & support for over 2 plus years were a great help to
Jen and your continued support will now help others just like Jen!
We Thank You

PLEASE feel free to pass this website address along to all your friends!

 


Please understand that can not deal with and / or distribute funds directly to cancer patients due to our non-profit status with the IRS.
We currently distribute funds to The Swedish Cancer Institute and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
who in turn distribute these funds / services to the patients that need it the most.

 

 

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Jennifer L. Collins Memorial Foundation

Board of Directors: Mark Collins, Shaekira Collins, Rod Long, Carla Protzman, Charmaine Eichenburger, Margen Nett

P O Box 80742, Seattle, WA  98108 – Telephone 206-723-7809 / Fax 206-723-0315
A federally recognized 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation
TIN # 20-5664071


Copyright © 2006>2009  Jennifer L Collins Memorial Foundation - Seattle, WA
 

This site was last updated 01/19/09