Sarcoma Foundation of America

Jaclyn was a 16 year old high school junior playing varsity soccer, serving as VP of student government and looking forward to her junior prom when her world, and ours, changed when she was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma. Jaclyn fought bravely for 2 and 1/2 years, and while enduring treatments, chemotherapy, surgery, more chemotherapy, more surgery, experimental clinical trials, and radiation she refused to stop living her life the way she wanted to. She attended her junior prom. She endured her treatment and earned a 4.0 GPA her senior year of high school. From her hospital bed she coordinated summer soccer practice and with a boot attended as many practices and games as possible earning her the most courageous athlete award. Still, while enduring chemo treatment she attended her freshman year of college at UCF and earned a 3.8 GPA, joined AEPhi sorority and got involved in Knight-Thon and philanthropy events. Unfortunately Jaclyn’s battle ended August 8, 2021, when she could not fight any longer. She is an example of living every minute to its absolute fullest and is a true inspiration to everyone who knew her. She was taken from us to soon and will be forever missed. Please help us honor her by supporting research to end this awful disease. Your donation is truly appreciated.

-The Ehrlich Family

In January 2023, Sean Cincotta was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that usually develops in the osteoblast cells that form bone. About 1,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with osteosarcoma each year. Sean underwent a 14 hour surgery on March 13, and thanks to Dr. Kim and his wonderful team at Cooper University Health Care, much of the cancer was removed and the nerves in his arm and hands were preserved. The results of the pathology report showed a 5% margin of cancer in his tissue so the journey of chemotherapy began on May 15, 2023. Sean grew up in Ambler Pennsylvania, and attended LaSalle College High School. Sean graduated with a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Saint Joseph’s University in 2017 and is currently a Vice President at Delancey Street Partners. For those of you who know Sean, he is a man filled with faith, a positive attitude and a commitment to giving back. Help us help Sean and support his journey by giving back to the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA). The mission of the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is to advocate for sarcoma patients by funding research and by increasing awareness about the disease. The organization raises money to privately fund grants for sarcoma researchers and conducts education and advocacy efforts on behalf of sarcoma patients. Your donations of any amount will be truly appreciated by Sean and his family. #SeanStrong We thank you in advance for your support of any kind.

On September 19th, I will be participating in the San Francisco Marathon. Completing this race has been a goal of mine since the summer of 2019.

My race is dedicated to supporting sarcoma research programs through the Sarcoma Foundation of America. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

Sarcoma is a rare form of cancer found in the connective tissues of the body (ligaments, muscles, fat, tendons, cartilage, bones, blood vessels, nerves, etc. – essentially any area of the body that is not an organ). While sarcomas make up less than 1% of cancer cases diagnosed every year, there are over 50 different types of sarcoma – each one typically requires unique treatment.

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More information about Sarcoma Foundation of America:

The mission of the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is to advocate for sarcoma patients by funding research and by increasing awareness about the disease. The organization raises money to privately fund grants for sarcoma researchers and conducts education and advocacy efforts on behalf of sarcoma patients. Your donation will fund sarcoma research and programs that align with the goals of the Foundation, namely:

·        “Advocating for increased government funding against sarcoma.

·        Creating alliances with the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to rapidly develop new and better sarcoma treatments.

·        Increasing public awareness regarding early detection of sarcoma.

·        Educating sarcoma patients.”

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More on my story:

 

In October 2018, I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) in my right foot. DFSP is a very rare and aggressive cancer, representing less than .05% of all cancer diagnoses annually. Thanks to the incredible support of my family and care from phenomenal doctors, we were able to remove the tumor in December of 2018. I am fortunate to have avoided recurrence to this point.

My foot will never feel or look the same after this experience. However, I am extremely fortunate to continue an active and healthy lifestyle - which includes running - thanks to a lot of hard work and care from my doctors.

My race serves as a celebration of my health and an opportunity to raise money for a tremendous cause that needs funding.

This fundraiser is in loving memory of Allan Summers, who was taken from us far too soon. We lost him on August 27, 2021, and while we grieve for him, we know there is important work to be done in the study of sarcoma, which took his life. This rare form of cancer does not receive the level of funding for research that other forms do, and we are supporting the Sarcoma Foundation of America in its work to help prevent others from succumbing to this horrific disease. Thank you from the Summers and Park families. 


More information about Sarcoma Foundation of America: The mission of the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is to advocate for sarcoma patients by funding research and by increasing awareness about the disease. The organization raises money to privately fund grants for sarcoma researchers and conducts education and advocacy efforts on behalf of sarcoma patients.