Each year the Foundation selects deserving candidates, individuals battling cancer or the family members supporting that fight, and promising young students with bright futures. to be recipients grants or scholarships from the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation to help ease their financial burden.

Patrick Comer Courage Foundation Grants Update:

Grant recipient: Saint John's High School:

The Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made an additional grant to Saint John's High School in support of the matching gifts program for their annual appeal in December of 2023.

The Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to Saint John's High School in November of 2024.

Grant recipient: Quinn M. Cahill

In June of 2024 the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation awarded a grant to Quinn M. Cahill, a college freshman, now undergoing treatment for lymphoma at Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

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Saint John's High School: 1st Quarter 2023

The Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made a grant to Saint John's High School of Shrewsbury, MA. This grant supports scholarships for students of modest means and diverse backgrounds providing a college preparatory education for boys that could not ordinarily afford such an excellent high school instruction. To date, all of our grant recipients have gone on to college undergraduate programs.

Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Anderson Family Cancer Institute: 4th Quarter 2023

The Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made a grant to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Anderson Family Cancer Institute as part of our ongoing efforts to support research programs and patient care at leading cancer institutions.

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Saint John's High School: The Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to Saint John's High School, Shrewsbury, MA, providing restricted aid scholarships to one or more graduates in good standing of Nativity School, Worcester, MA

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Dana Farber Cancer Institute: Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made a grant in the 4th quarter of 2022 to the Dana Farber Campaign.

The Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made the following grants to cancer patients and their families:

• Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association for the Perrone Family Fund
• Firefighters To The Rescue for the Brian Wolnewitz Fund

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Saint John's High School: The Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to Saint John's High School, Shrewsbury, MA providing restricted aid scholarships to one or more graduates in good standing of the Nativity School, Worcester, MA.

Grant Recipient: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation

Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its fourth annual grant to the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation in Jupiter, Florida to support the comprehensive care for cancer patients and their families. The oncology support services are designed to help patients throughout treatment and into survivorship.

For more information please visit their website: www.jmcfoundation.org

Grant Recipient: Saint John's High School

The Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to Saint John's High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts providing restricted aid scholarships for graduates in good standing of the Nativity School of Worcester, Massachusetts. This grant serves the needs of inner-city youth, who would not otherwise have the means to attend Saint John's.

Grant Recipient: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation

Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its third annual grant to the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation in Jupiter, Florida to support the comprehensive care for cancer patients and their families. The oncology support services are designed to help patients throughout treatment and into survivorship.

For more information please visit their website: www.jmcfoundation.org

Grant Recipient: Saint John's High School

The Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to Saint John's High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts providing restricted aid scholarships for graduates in good standing of the Nativity School of Worcester, Massachusetts. This grant serves the needs of inner-city youth, who would not otherwise have the means to attend Saint John's.

The Patrick Comer Courage Foundation recently made a grant to Mike Piotrowski and his family. Mike, a 13-year veteran of the North Palm Beach Police Department, is battling a life-threatening brain cancer and is now undergoing clinical trials in Miami. When cancer strikes, it takes its toll on a family emotionally, physically and financially. Mike's friends have come together to support him so that he can focus on fighting his cancer. You can support Mike and his family by donating on his gofundme page.

For more information, please visit their gofundme page: www.gofundme.com/police-detective-mike-piotrowski-battling-cancer

Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its second annual grant to the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation in Jupiter, Florida to support the comprehensive care for cancer patients and their families. The oncology support services are designed to help patients throughout treatment and into survivorship.

For more information, please visit their website: www.jmcfoundation.org

In February 2018, the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to Saint John's High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, providing restricted aid scholarships for graduates in good standing of the Nativity School of Worcester, Massachusetts. This grant serves the needs of inner-city youth, who would not otherwise have the means to attend Saint John's.

For more information about Saint John's and the Nativity School of Worcester, visit their websites at: www.stjohnshigh.org and www.nativityworcester.org

In December 2017, the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to the UMass Memorial Foundation. This grant fulfills our research mission to join the fight against pancreatic cancer and support the patients and families affected by this devastating disease. This disease is now the 3rd leading cause of cancer death and has a 5 year survival rate of just 6%. This support is being used to fund a dedicated pancreatic clinical trial program at UMass and to support research through the international pancreatic cancer research team.

For more information, visit their website at www.umassmed.edu/pancreas

In August 2017, the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to Saint John's High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. This grant provides restricted aid scholarships for graduates of the Nativity School of Worcester, Massachusetts. It is important to serve the Nativity School students, who would not otherwise have the means to attend Saint John's.

For more information about Saint John's and the Nativity School of Worcester, visit their websites at www.stjohnshigh.org and www.nativityworcester.org

In June, the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to the 15-40 Connection to fulfill our awareness mission. The 15-40 Connection is driving a new cancer conversation to improve cancer survival rates in 15 to 40-year old's that historically have lagged behind all other age groups. Delayed diagnosis is a major contribution to this shocking statistic. Early detection starts with you, as no one knows your health like you do. Knowing what and how you feel when you are at your best will help to recognize small changes that could be a sign of a larger health problem. If you notice subtle health changes that last more than two weeks, alert your doctor. This is your path to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment.

For more information about 15-40 Connection, please visit their website 15-40.org.

In March, the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its first grant to the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation in Jupiter, FL. After meeting with Tara Holcomb, Director of Major Gifts, we felt that the comprehensive support services for cancer patients and their families best suited our mission. Their oncology support services are designed to help patients throughout their treatment and into survivorship.

For more information about the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, visit their website jmcfoundation.org.

In December of 2016 the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance. This grant fulfills our research mission to join the fight against pancreatic cancer. In 2016, pancreatic cancer moved from 4th to 3rd cancer related deaths in the United States. The Alliance funds the clinical trials program at UMass and supports research through the international pancreatic cancer research team.

For more information on the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance please visit their website.

In August of 2016, the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to Saint John's High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The Foundation grants two partial restricted aid scholarships to Saint John's students who are graduates of the Nativity School of Worcester. The deserving students of modest means are afforded the blessing of a Saint John's education. This year we presented the grant check to the new Headmaster at Saint John's, Alex Zequeira, establishing a new beginning for PCCF and Saint John's.

For more information about Saint John's and the Nativity School of Worcester, please visit their websites.

In June of 2016, the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its annual grant to the 15-40 Connection to fulfill our awareness mission. Since 1975 cancer survival rates for young people between the ages of 15 to 40 have not improved significantly in large part due to delayed diagnosis. The statistics are staggering – one out of 2 men and one out of 3 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Early detection is the best medicine for cancer. 15-40 Connection's mission is to change this by empowering all in this age group with the lifesaving advantage of early detection.

For more information about 15-40 Connection, please visit their website 15-40.org.

In Memory of Sarah J. Sadowski: In January of 2016, the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation made its first quarter grant to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Sarah J. Sadowski. The grant will be directed to the OPFA patient assistance fund that emphasizes total patient care reflected in its comprehensive services.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute was close to Sarah's heart. Throughout her battle with cancer at Dana Farber, the doctors, nurses and staff played a huge role in supporting Sarah with truly exceptional care.

For more information about Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and their excellence in cancer care, visit their website.

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