The foundation is named in honor of our son, Jake Wetchler, who beat Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 18 but then lost his life to leukemia at age 20 after a heroic fight that defies description. Jake would often say to us, "Don't let the cancer win."  As a martial artist and philosopher, he knew that we could choose our attitude, whether to be overwhelmed by cancer and let it destroy our spirit or to fight back as he did, with dignity, strength, outspoken truthfulness, and good humor.  Jake always chose to be upbeat and defiant in the face of cancer. We, too, have choices to make, and we have chosen to continue the fight in Jake’s spirit. Jake considered cancer not just a disease but an injustice. He wanted to see that other kids would never have to go through what he did and asked that we donate his savings to cancer research. With Jake's desires in mind, we established the Jake Wetchler Foundation for Innovative Pediatric Cancer Research.  Our goal is to achieve breakthrough advances in the treatment of high risk pediatric cancers through the funding of innovative research projects. Jake was an indomitable fighter. If cancer could be beaten by strength and spirit alone, he would be here today. Tragically, that is not the case; Jake and his doctors needed more effective medical treatments than are available today, even at the best hospitals in the country. Research projects that can dramatically change the odds for young people like Jake need our funding to get started. Please help us continue Jake’s fight, so that other kids battling cancer can have a better chance to enjoy their futures and fulfill their promise. Jean Singer and Jon Wetchler