As Spring approaches, we want to update you on what’s happening at The Jillian Fund.
First and foremost, we want to thank you for your support! It’s only with your support that we can provide the financial assistance that is so badly needed by so many families.
2017 was our most successful year yet, both in terms of the money we raised as well as the support we were able to provide to families with critically ill children at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at the Hackensack University Medical Center. The work being done at the hospital is truly amazing and we are honored to be a part of the process of healing sick children.
2018 will be another great year for The Jillian Fund as we hold our 5th annual gala on October 24th and The Ride celebrates its 3rd annual trip supporting TJF in May.
THE RIDE
In 2014 Michael Stramaglio, President and CEO of MWA Intelligence, led a small group of motorcycle riders – the Patriots Pack – across the country to join the Rolling Thunder organization and its effort to commemorate veterans who are missing or were killed in action. Mike also used the ride as an opportunity to advance a personal cause of his: raising awareness for the fight against cancer.
Two years later Jillian’s incredible story was shared with Mike, and in 2016 the Patriots Pack adopted The Jillian Fund as its cause for The Ride. The response of other riders and industry participants was overwhelming.
What initially started out as a couple guys riding bikes cross-country for a cause has quickly evolved into a unifying event that an industry has embraced whole-heartedly. This will be the third consecutive year that the Patriots Pack will raise awareness for The Jillian Fund, as 15 riders will share Jillian’s story, commemorate our veterans and take part in Mike’s last ride with the Patriots Pack. We are honored that Mike and the Patriots Pack have given so much support to – and have helped raised awareness of – The Jillian Fund. Thank you Mike!
The Ride will begin at MWA headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ on Thursday, May 17, 2018 and end on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Washington, D.C. During that time, the group will visit the following dealerships and manufacturers: Muratec, Datamax, ACDI, Memphis Communications Corporation, Milner, Cobb Technologies, and Stone’s Office Equipment.
To learn more information about the ride, its schedule and how to donate, please visit: http://ride.mwaintel.com