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The JAX Legacy Challenge

The search for tomorrow’s cures starts with you. Provide long-term sustainability for JAX’s research and education programs by including JAX as a beneficiary of your estate plan. 

The JAX Legacy Challenge

By participating in the JAX Legacy Challenge and joining the Society for Discovery, you create a legacy of impact that begins now and will endure for generations to come. Join us today and accelerate the discovery of causes, treatments and cures for some of the greatest threats to human health.

Share your intention to leave a future legacy for JAX and unlock a current gift that helps JAX today.

New legacy commitments received: $5,458,833

HOW IT WORKS

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Decide to include JAX in your estate plan.

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Inform JAX of your legacy gift or increased commitment.

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Amplify JAX's future research and education efforts with your legacy gift.

Join today

Participate in the Legacy Challenge and provide long-term sustainability for JAX’s research and education programs by including JAX as a beneficiary of your estate plan.

Questions? Contact Nancy Fox, Senior Director, Development: 207-649-9131; [email protected]

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