The Power of You!
YOU: The person you see in the mirror. YOU are the person who wants a better world; one without cancer and children suffering. YOU are the one who puts power behind the words hope, care, and cure. YOU know the power that one person can have on another to make a difference. Let's put that power to work.
One small act of kindness and generosity can improve the journey of children in treatment. Whether giving is part of your core or you are associated with a group that can multiply the impact, we, individuals, groups, businesses, and communities can step up to partner with Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation. Your support means so much. Tag us on social media. We can't wait to see what you do with YOUR POWER to cure!
Kids with cancer and blood disorders still want to be kids. Treatment takes courage, perseverance, cutting-edge research, and community support
Patient Care:
Your donation gives kids rolling luggage filled with necessities for frequent/extended hospital visits, electronics, games, toys, sports equipment, streaming movie & music service subscriptions, room storage & decor items, books & journals, clothing, restaurant/online-shopping gift cards, joyful experiences, and group meals for the entire pediatric oncology/hematology department!
Inclusive Research:
Your support provides opportunities for young scholars to conduct mentored pediatric cancer research through Case Western Reserve University- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center's esteemed doctors and scientists. We fund the Courtney Jones Cancer Research Clinical Fellow in the Huang Laboratory at CWRU.
Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation has funded $75,000 for the Courtney Jones Summer Scholars Cancer Research Program, and the Courtney Jones Pediatric Cancer Fellows Program. The program seeks to fund enriching, diverse, and inclusive research opportunities for students ranging from high school through MD/PhD programs. Every year, we expand our commitment to pediatric cancer research.
Awareness:
Students are the best ambassadors for sharing the message that cancers affecting children, teens, and young adults need more support. Clubs, teams, philanthropic foundations, and business/corporate entities demonstrate generosity and community engagement when partnering with us for holiday giving initiatives, "Help Now Emergency Support" initiatives, event sponsorships, gift card drives, and more.
Who Is Courtney?
Message from Courtney's Mom:
The Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation was born from the prayers of my daughter, Courtney Alana-Joy Jones. She was a 6th-grade student in Twinsburg, Ohio. Courtney was a kind, fun-loving, smart, ambitious, and caring girly-girl. She gave 110% to everything. I could go on and on about my daughter. She was amazing!
Courtney was extremely outgoing. She achieved her orange belt in karate and was ready to tackle the next level! Courtney was an avid reader, artist, fashionista, and "business person" who was always ready to make a deal. She enjoyed ice skating and was an accomplished swimmer at the Twinsburg Community Recreation Center. Courtney did all those things as a straight "A" student. She loved her school and her friends.
When Courtney didn't feel well enough to attend dance classes or karate, doctors thought she might be battling a stubborn winter sinus infection. An ominous bulge in her neck triggered immediate direction to the emergency room for comprehensive testing. Seemingly out of nowhere, my husband and I were struck with the horror that our child had what turned out to be high-risk T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. We had never been more scared, overwhelmed, confused, or traumatized. We immediately poured into prayer and reached out for all signs of hope. Our family, friends, community, and healthcare team surrounded Courtney with much-needed encouragement and strength.
Courtney immediately received treatment for blood cancer at Cleveland's UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Her treatment included chemotherapy, brain radiation, blood transfusions, and too many medications to name. While confined to the hospital, Courtney watched other kids suffer through their cancer battles while she suffered through her own. She wanted to give kids like her moments of joy, hope, and comfort. Courtney needed those things too. Many parents face a parallel journey filled with anxiety, fear, exhaustion, frustration, helplessness, hopefulness, and financial stress.
Courtney had a plan to make the cancer/blood disorder journey less awful. The thought of children, teens, and young adults suffering and dying because of insufficient pediatric cancer research funding didn't make sense to Courtney. I'd bet that it doesn't make sense to you either. Unfortunately, there is not enough money to allow children to enjoy a lifetime full of birthdays, adventures, and milestones. Courtney remained confident that she would be cured. Sadly, a cure did not come for Courtney; therefore, her mission continues.
I founded the Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation to make sure that my daughter's dream becomes a reality and her legacy. That legacy involves:
- Funding pediatric cancer research involving dedicated scientists, capable of expanding traditional roles and representation in science and medicine.
- Providing resources and experiences to children, teens, and young adults to uplift, encourage, and give them joyful moments, and,
- Expand pediatric cancer awareness in diverse communities, empowering youth and adults to champion philanthropic initiatives to end cancer.
To my daughter Courtney, I love you. To everyone else, please know that we are fighting for you and the people you love. We need your support, and I hope that you will join us in the fight to end pediatric cancer and blood disorders, for good.
Sincerely,
Alisha M. Jones, Founder & Executive Director,
Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation
COMFORT CASES BRING JOY, SMILES, and SUPPORT
Children hospitalized due to cancer spend lots of time dreaming... Wishing they were cancer-free, Wishing that they never had to face cancer head-on, Wishing pain would go away. Children fighting cancer dream of sharing healthy, joyous lives with family, friends, and classmates.
What makes Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation different from other cancer organizations? We are a small charity. We maintain direct contact with hematology/oncology medical teams, identifying children and families in need. We act on those requests with the sense of urgency that fragile lives require.
Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation supplies Comfort Cases to participating hospitals to make sure that patients have items they will need, but may not have immediate access to, or resources to obtain. Support is all year round. Holidays highlight additional needs to support entire families.
Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation enlists students and young people as an essential part of spreading the message of hope and healing.
Our pediatric cancer nonprofit has a leadership team of diverse professionals. We are committed to representation in building bridges across the myriad of communities to strengthen the Courtney Jones Cancer Care and Cure Community.
The Foundation
Established as a 501c (3) nonprofit charity
The Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation was established to continue Courtney’s bold dream of helping children and families, as they battle against cancer and fight for a cure. Courtney’s dreams and the compassion of her school community continues to fuel the growth and impact of this 100% volunteer-run Foundation.
The power of friends, families, and groups, joined together, will make a difference in the lives of these brave children. Engage in the fight. Build a team of care partners. This Foundation is You!
How to Help
- Make a Recurring, One-Time, or Legacy Donation
- Enroll in your Employer's Charity Matching Program
- Set up a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser
- Purchase Items on Children's Wish Lists
- Sponsor Foundation Events
- Set up a peer-to-peer school or club fundraising competition
- Spread the word about this organization and establish a giving partner or group
- Attend Exciting Fundraising Events
- Volunteer time or Professional Services
- Donate Goods for Raffles and Auctions
- Follow, Like, and Share us on Social Media! Ask your followers to check us out
We believe... that when you partner with us in ways big or small, children will see that they are surrounded by people who care.
We believe in the power of each and every one of us. Small "drops" of support, when combined, can create an ocean of change. We want and need you to join our Care & Cure Community. We want you to create the change!
Ask your co-workers, classmates, teammates, congregations, professional, social, trade and civic groups, Greek Letter organizations, friend and family groups, to choose Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation. We can't wait to work with you! Email us at
Our Mission
- Fund diverse and inclusive pediatric cancer research and development of underrepresented oncology researchers and physicians;
- Create moments of joy and support for pediatric cancer and blood disorder patients and their families
- Engage youth and diverse communities-at-large in activities to expand pediatric cancer awareness and empowerment in the mission of realizing a cure
- Courtney A. Jones at UH Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital
Give by Mail:
If you prefer to mail a check, please use the following address:
Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation
9247 Wallingford Drive
Twinsburg, OH 44087-3241
or;
Cash App - $CareAndCure
Want to Get Involved?
Have Questions?
Contact Alisha M. Jones, Executive Director
Phone: (216) 410-1149 or
email: Courtneyjonescareandcure@gmail.com or info@courtneyjonescareandcure.org