Programs We Fund

Jenna's Rainbow Foundation is committed to help support the children, families, and communities dealing with the challenges of combating pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors.

Achievements At A Glance 2008-2009

Camp Sunshine

Once again, JRF helped fund 42 families from all parts of the United States, to attend one week of camp at Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine. Camp Sunshine provides families whose child has a brain tumor much needed respite, comfort, and care in a medically supervised and therapeutic environment at no cost to the family.

Camp Dream Street

The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades-JRF continues to fund the annual carnival at Camp Dream Street in August. Camp Dream Street is a one-week tuition free day camp held annually for children struggling with pediatric cancer or other blood disorders and their siblings.

Teen Recreation Room

Children's Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center

JRF has funded the establishment of a teen recreation lounge on the oncology floor giving hospitalized teens the comforts of home with state of the art video games, computers, televisions, and other forms of entertainment.

This year we have expanded our services on the oncology floor at Children's Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center.

Jenna's Corner

New this year, Jenna's corner is an online community affiliated with the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation. This service connects over 3,000 children nationwide who are affected by pediatric brain tumors. It provides them and their families with accurate and critical information, as well as a connection to some of the nation's top leading medical experts.

Holiday Toy Drives

JRF continues its annual toy drives held in the Tenafly elementary schools, Smith and Maugham. Toys and gift cards are donated to children and their siblings facing the challenges of brain and spinal cord tumors. Toys are distributed both at a holiday party and bedside in area hospitals.

Direct Financial Grants to Families

JRF gives grants to meet specific financial challenges facing families undergoing treatment to fill the gaps where other organizations could not step in. Grant amounts have varied depending on need and specific circumstances. Referrals must be made by a professional team to indicate need and evaluate.

Information/ Referral Services

JRF gives newly diagnosed families via phone, and email helping to insure that families receive access to optimal care, information, and resources.


 

PORTRAITS OF FAMILIES

During and after Jenna's two year struggle with a brain tumor, the Kamil family experienced an outpouring of community support. As an outgrowth of this caring, Jenna’s Rainbow Foundation was formed. Friends and family have sustained the level of fundraising over the years to help families in crisis. We are grateful that JRF can assist such families and provide supplemental assistance to fill the void other pediatric brain and spinal cord tumor foundations are unable to address.

The following are examples of how JRF donations are helping those in need. Privacy of all individuals has been maintained.


We at Jenna's Rainbow Foundation feel blessed to work with supporters and friends in the community who play a role in helping families in profound need. On behalf of these families, we thank you for continuing to make the world a better place for children with spinal cord tumors.