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YOUR GIFTS AT WORK

In 2005, JPMF volunteers raised $140,000 for the Main Street PMC initiative through the Celebrate Life gala and online auction. This represents the largest in net proceeds ever raised through one event and a substantial initial contribution towards the Foundation's $3.5 million campaign goal.
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death of cancer in men. In 2004, JPMF raised $65,000 for prostate cancer prevention. These funds have been used to establish community outreach and educational programs, especially to the minority communities where this form of cancer is more prevalent. Free screenings and other technology enhancements are also in the planning stages.
More than $85,000 was raised in 2004 to establish the diagnostic tools our physicians need to identify peripheral vascular disease as early as possible. Up to 10 million people are thought to have the disease that causes poor circulation in the legs and can lead to heart attack, stroke, amputation and death if left undetected. Projections in 2004 indicated that up to 5,500 individuals in North Brevard are thought to suffer from the disease.
Matched $7,400 in funds raised by Titusville Firefighters, Local 2445 to donate a Bullard Thermal Imager to the City of Titusville Fire and Emergency services. The Imager is a hand-held device that uses infrared imaging technology that enables firefighters to see through darkness and smoke to significantly reduce the amount of time required finding and rescuing victims of fire. This device can also be used to assist in search and rescue missions outdoors at night and hazardous material identification. This technology had been non-existent in the city or surrounding community.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Florida is ranked 3rd in 10 states with the highest number of cumulative AIDS cases among residents as of June 2000. Nationally, one-fifth of the AIDS population is between the ages of 20-29 and most of these individuals were infected during their teen years. JPMF provided start up funds and continues to support HIV/AIDS health education programming at the Boys and Girls Clubs in Titusville and Mims. This health project also includes programs for alcohol, tobacco, other drug and pregnancy prevention.
Provided funding for a therapeutic listening program and Board Maker program for children with a number of developmental disabilities that will allow for increased focus and attention skills during task performance and benefit overall postural adaptation and motor control.
Via special events, the foundation raised and contributed $200,000 to the Parrish Children's Center to provide a therapeutic playground for children of all ages and abilities. In September of 2000, more than 200 community volunteers built the 5,000 square-foot playground in a single weekend.
The Foundation awards $10,000 in scholarships to local students who are interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field.
Administers over $75,000 each year to approximately 30 local not-for-profit, healthcare organizations.
Since mid 1996, JPMF has provided more than $40,000 for mammogram assistance to 260 women who did not possess health insurance or the means to pay for the life-saving screenings on their own.
JPMF contributed more than $50,000 to an indigent prescription fund that is administered and matched by the North Brevard Charities Sharing Center. Assistance is given to those in need of medical prescriptions and equipment. Over 150 clients per year at an average cost of $477 per month are assisted with this emergency prescription fund.

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