The conception of Jack’s Kids began in 1992 when Pierce Frauenheim and Jack Gardner had a friend that heard the worst news a parent could hear about their child. “She has cancer”. They saw the emotional turmoil this was taking on the family and wanted to help and with the support of the Somerville Elks and the community they did. Thirty-one years later the Jack’s Kids Committee is still doing it.

On Saturday, July 8, 2023 the 31st Annual Jack Gardner Memorial Softball Tournament will take place. It is once again being hosted by the Somerville Elks Lodge #1068 and being organized by the Jack’s Kids Committee.  We are 501(c)3 Tax ID # 45-1715479. 

It is our mission to ease the financial burden to families dealing with serious childhood illnesses and/or serious disabilities, so they can focus on wrapping their family in the love and attention they need. In order to meet our mission, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses for support. Without the assistance of community-minded individuals just like you, we wouldn't be able to serve those in our organization each year.

As in past years, all proceeds will continue to assist past recipients as well as our new families. Each ‘Jack's Kid’ has their own unique and special story. To learn more about our kids, please visit http://jackskids.org/jacks-kids. You will be as amazed and touched by these children and their stories as we are. They truly are some of the bravest souls we know!

This year our goal is $60,000, and we hope that you will be able to contribute towards our goal. Your generosity will make a difference in the Jack's Kids families by allowing us to continue in our work.