Jacob's Cure, Inc.

How very ironic that I received this yesterday and then found out later in the day that Jacob had passed away. :-(!! Funeral is Thursday. Do sorry for this wonderful family and sending lots of prayers their way!!

Jacobs Cure is an amazing organization. It is an incredible resource for families affected by Canavan Disease. It allow families, like ourselves, the opportunity to share and learn from each other. Because of Jordana's strength and tireless efforts, she has helped raise awareness and bring research to the forefront of Canavan Disease. Jordana is an inspiration to all and has provided hope for all Canavan familes.

Because of Jacobs cures dedication to the fight against Canavan disease, there is hope. Hope that one day there will be a cure for this devastating illness that has claimed the life of my daughter, Amber, and threatens the lives of my other daughters, Ariel and Kaydi. There are no words that can adequately convey my gratitude to this organization, and to Jordana and Sarah, for their endeavors on behalf of my children and the other children out there who are struggling daily because of canavans. The research that Jacobs cure supports has made significant progress in the treatment of canavans with pharmacologic approaches. There are also promising treatments on the horizon involving gene therapy and stem cell transplantation.

To the board members of Jacob’s Cure, we, as parents, are grateful for your time, your talents, and your gifts. For your unselfish devotion to the work that has made Jacob’s Cure a force that has enabled treatments to be developed when there was none, to give hope where there was none, and help us move forward in life knowing we no longer walked alone.

Jordana, you have been a rock to parents who have received the devastating news that their child had limited time on this earth and have served as a constant reminder that we as parents will not succumb to such a prognosis. You have given Canavan families a hope and security of knowing there is someone fighting for our children. You are a true inspiration and a blessing. You have given our kids a voice… one that is being heard through your efforts and one that has created pathways that have created better lives for the children battling this disease today. It is such an honor to have someone as yourself that we as foundations can learn from, receive encouragement from and follow as an example of courage, a diligent servant to the children and families struck by this disease. In spite of your everyday battles that so many in this room understand, you push through and continue your focus on funding the cure for Canavan.

Sarah, you serve the families of Canavan children with such compassion and dedication. You have a gift of bringing our families together and creating a “home base” for us, where you nourish and support the friendships that grow from that base. .. Friendships that are beyond that casual contact or even the ones that are built on compatibility…. but friendships that are deep seeded on the unspoken. Through Jacob’s Cure, you have become a member and a treasure to our Canavan family. Please know that every canavan parent you touch has great gratitude for the many things you do.

Jacob's Cure is an organization that is not only dedicated to its cause but determined to find a cure and stop at nothing. I have known Jordana for many years and have traveled with her many times on behalf of Jacob's Cure and have seen her 'in action.' She is my inspiration and her team of volunteers and supporters couldn't be stronger.

From seeing Jacob's Cure start from the very beginning to what it is now, i have seen an empire grow. Jordana has shown to everyone what sacrifice is all about. She went out and educated the public about this rare disorder. Jordana's true compassion and willingness for her child makes her a role model for everyone.

Jacob's Cure is very special to me. Not because I or a family member has Canavan disease but because Jordana Holovach has dedicated the last 15 years to saving her son's (and others like him) life and it is an honor to help her do it. The progress we have made is incredible and it's only because of the people involved.

I have had the privledge of working closely with Jordana Holovach as I cared for Jacob for over five years as his nurse. I watched Jacob's Cure from it's inception, take it's first baby steps. This organization has never been just about a Mother and her unending quest to save the life of her child, but about all the families having to face the realities of this disease. This extraordinary woman and this organization has helped so many by funding research and education so that families faced with this devastating diagnosis no longer have to face this alone.

I have someone close to me who has Canavan and have donated to this organization in hopes of helping to find a cure for this awful diesease.

I just want to say that as a mother I understand greatly what it is like to want to save your child from any ailment, to want to give them the opportunity to live and grow and experience everything that life has to offer them. That is why I support this charity and hope everyone will feel the same way.

As co-founder of the Dare To Hope Foundation, I am always looking for valuable & real information on rare diseases. Jacob's Cure is an amazing resource for families affected by Canavan's Disease, dedicated to awareness, research and support for those families.

Jacob is magical and Jordana his mother is a real go getter. Please watch the video and see how much progress has been made in the treatment of this brain disease through Jacob's cure and how this science can help other too. The quality of life of these children and their families is improving all the time. It still takes a tremendous amount of effort and money to keep moving forward. Please give generously to Jacob's Cure and know that not one cent of your money or time will go to waste. You can feel proud that you you are helping families and improving the future of health care for us all.

Jordana Holovach has dedicated her life to saving the life of her son Jacob and lives of millions of others. I have worked side by side with Jordana and other members of the organization and can tell you first hand how extraordinary this charity is. Jacob's Cure educates and funds research in very successful and unique ways. Whether through their last Gala event or advertisements on Taxi TV or through the Helen Ficalora "smile" charm or the annual Casino night/Bowling event, Jacob's Cure, is always looking for new ways to spread awareness and raise funds and make sure family and friends of Jacob's Cure have fun in the process.

My son who is 3 years old now was diagnosed with Canavan at 5 months. Dr. Leone, who is the main researcher for Canavan Disease, gave me Jordana's information and referred me to Jacob's Cure site. It was just so great to get some sort of information and support about Canavan at the time when you are really lost and the doctors you see have absolutely no experience with this disease because it's so rare. Jacob's Cure Organization is the number one non-profit organization that has raised so much money for research through their hard work and dedication. Its the only thing that gives me HOPE that one day there will be a cure for Canavan Disease and my child will be able to walk and talk like a normal human being. Jordana and Jacob's Cure Organization are amazing for the work that they do to raise awareness and donations for this very rare and devastating disease.

if it wasn't for Jordana and Jacob's cure we would of never known what to do when we found out our daughter Lilliana had canavan disease. i stumbled upon their website and contacted them to find out if they knew what i could do. Jordana emailed me within a few minutes of me clicking send and told me to contact the dr leone in New Jersey. we are very greatful for Jacobs cure. we wish we could only do more to help.

The tireless effort of the founders do whatever is necessary to find a cure for this rare disease is amazing