The JettRide is a cross country cycle tour for teens to raise funds and awareness to fight Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Posted on August 31, 2011
While the JettRiders were in Cleveland, OH over the summer they had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with the Wolf Family. Here is a great article about it. It really is a great read!
JettRiders Meet the Wolf Family
Posted on August 07, 2011
Check out this great article and pictures from the finish line in Point Pleasant, NJ on Friday Aug. 5, 2011.
Posted on August 03, 2011
As the finish line quickly approaches we are seeing more about our JettRiders in the news!!
Posted on August 01, 2011
The Star News Group has written up a great article all about the JettRide finale in Point Pleasant, NJ on August 5th!! Will you be there to cheer on our JettRiders?
JettRiders Homecoming in Point Pleasant
Posted on August 01, 2011
JettRider Jack Van Houten was recently featured in the Livingston Daily! Check out the great article here:
Posted on July 20, 2011
Check out this wonderful article about JettRider Jack VanHouten, who is riding over 1500 miles and has raised over $10,000 to fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He’s riding for his younger brother Kyle.
Read more over at the Hartland Patch.
Posted on July 19, 2011
JettRiders featured in the Hudson Star-Observer! To read the full article visit their Star-Oberver’s website.
Posted on July 13, 2011
The 2011 JettRide has been featured in the July 2011 issue of South Shore Living magazine. Congratulations, JettRiders.
Posted on May 11, 2011
If you’re new to the JettRide, please check out our 2011 Brochure.
Posted on May 10, 2011
Visit our First Giving page to donate to the JettRide.
Posted on January 17, 2011
Press Contact
Maura Carroll
781-585-5566
jettfoundation.org
maura@jettfoundation.org
Jett Foundation Announces JettRide 2011
January 2, 2011, Kingston, MA – The Jett Foundation, a Boston-area nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), today announced their 3rd annual signature fundraising bike tour – JettRide 2011. The JettRide continues to engage bike enthusiasts and ordinary people to use their “muscle” to raise lifesaving funds and awareness for children affected by this devastating muscle waisting disease.
Due to the huge success of the 2007 and 2010 JettRides – where dozens of teens biked across America (Oregon to Plymouth in 2007 and California to New Jersey in 2010) – the Jett Foundation is pleased to announce the 2011 JettRide set to take place in July. This summer we have planned a shorter route (1,000 miles in 4 weeks) in order to maximize the number of families with Duchenne we visit and number of riders who can participate. The JettRide will begin at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN and finish at the Jersey Shore on August 5th.
The JettRide is a fully supported bike-a-thon – with food and water stops, mechanical and medical assistance, luggage transportation and lodging – that will travel through 6 states, stop at over 15 cities/towns and log over 1,000 miles in 4 weeks. The riders will travel through: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Cyclists are required to raise $4,000 to participate in the event. The ride is facilitated by a professional cycling organization called BIKEternity that offers a life changing experience to participants as well as the Duchenne community.
According to Jett Foundation President, Christine McSherry, the 2011 ride is a direct result of an outpouring of support for previous JettRides: “Our last two JettRides initiated an overwhelming response from the Duchenne Community across the country. We are thrilled to once again orchestrate this event that engages families, friends and communities nationwide to come together for one single cause – end Duchenne muscular dystrophy.”
Founded in 2001 by Steve and Christine McSherry following the devastating diagnosis of their son, Jett, at age five, the Jett Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and funds specifically aimed at exceptional medical care and muscle strengthening research for Duchenne. As the leading genetic killer in boys, this devastating disease affects more than 1 in 3,500 boys worldwide and is the most common and lethal form of muscular dystrophy.
Boys with Duchenne are usually diagnosed by the age of five, in a wheelchair by age 12 and maybe completely paralyzed by their late teens. Historically, most children with Duchenne do not live to see adulthood. Duchenne can occur in any family, from any race and from any background.
The Jett Foundation continues to challenge bike enthusiasts and adventure seekers to participate in the JettRide – asking them to dedicate their passions to raising funds for treatments and research. However, you do no need any bike experience to participate, the JettRide also empowers Duchenne families and advocates to do something that can make a difference for their loved ones.
For more information or to sign up for JettRide 2011, please visit jettride.jettfoundation.org
About the Jett Foundation
The Jett Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and funds specifically aimed at saving this generation of boys with Duchenne muscular dustrophy. By working with the world’s leading Duchenne scientists and doctors the Jett Foundation is known throughout the country as a leader in funding promising research and as a strong advocate in this battle.
Posted on January 01, 2011
We’re excited to announce that jettride.jettfoundation.org, the new online home of the JettRide is now officially live. We’ll be adding new content and updates over the coming months as we prepare for the 2011 ride, so make sure to check in regularly. If you have any questions, please feel free to check out our contact page.
