April 2024
Introducing our four recipients of the Zachary Scott Jones Foundation Scholarship. From Appoquinimink High School, Logan Thompson and Ethan Osiegbu. From Middletown High School, Aisha Fontaine. From Odessa High School, Josselyn Reader.
For more information on the winners please checkout the scholarship tab
March 2024
Those close to our family know the B+ Foundation and UDance hold a special place in our hearts. That is why the ZSJ Foundation is honored to announce that we will be a sponsor for the 2024 UDance Marathon to raise funds for the fight against childhood cancer.
During his time at UD, Zachary raised funds and volunteered for UDance. His research on pediatric thyroid cancer was published in 2022. It was always his dream to find a cure.
To learn more about the B+ Foundation or make a donation to UDance, follow the link below
February 2024
We are excited to announce our next partnership with Vanderbilt MSTP. This spring we will be sponsoring the annual “Mini MSTP” program with students from Dickson County elementary schools. This program allows students to experience a day in the Medical Science Training Program dedicated to engineering, genetics and anatomy. A special shoutout to the MSTP volunteers that make this happen for the kids! You can even spot Zach’s friend Xavier giving some students an anatomy lesson!
2023 Mini MSTP
https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/mstp/2023/05/31/mini-mstp-with-dickson-county-schools/
January 2024
This winter, the foundation continued their partnership with UnLocke the Light by becoming a "Tip- Off” Sponsor for the 6th Annual SL24 Classic. The basketball tournament showcases several Delaware High School basketball teams all while raising funds to continue the mental health services provided by Sean’s House and the Unlocke the Light Foundation. This year’s tournament raised $604,524
December 2023
This Christmas, The Zachary Scott Jones Foundation has made a donation the Jingle Toy Drive, benefitting Monroe Carrell JR. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. This campaign ensures every patient receives holiday gifts in December, as well as supports special programming for patients and their families throughout the year.
November 2023
Excited to announce our newest partnership with Sean’s House/Unlocke the Light Foundation. Sean’s House is a foundation dedicated to being a mental safe haven for young adults ages 14-24. We are looking forward to providing the meals for the house this week, and pledging sponsorship for future events
Their mission includes educating and counseling high school and college aged students on mental health - as well as their families, assisting student athletes with their life outside of athletics, and creating a safe space for students to receive the professional help with their mental health struggles.
To learn more about Sean’s story and the Unlocke the Light’s mission please click the link below.
October 2023
The Zachary Scott Jones Foundation has announced it will be funding a full scholarship for Diabetes Training Camp (DTC) Teen Boot Camp.
DTC is committed to helping people living with diabetes feel empowered and knowledgeable to manage their disease and live a healthy, long and active life. DTC’s life-changing programs include their flagship in-person camps, including Teen Boot Camp for T1D teen athletes and their parents.
For more info on DTC: diabetestrainingcamp.com
September 2023
We are proud to announce that The Zachary Scott Jones Foundation is offering college scholarship awards to 2024 graduating seniors in the Appoquinimink School District high schools (Appoquinimink, Middletown, and Odessa).
Scholarships enabled Zach to fulfill many of his educational and professional goals to help others. To give back to his district and hometown and to align with our vision to improve the lives of young people, the main criteria of these scholarships is largely based on community service.
For more information on the scholarship please click here to apply: Scholarship Information
July 2023
10 years ago, Zachary volunteered for his first summer at the Days of Summer Camp. It was there he met his future best friend David and discovered his passion for helping children with special needs.
Today we are excited to announce that through his foundation we were able to sponsor three campers for this summer!
Thank you all for your continued efforts to help our mission!
June 2023
We are excited to share that we officially made our first donation as a foundation today to Nemours Children’s Hospital.
We donated several coloring books, board books, Spanish books, crayons, colored pencils and markers.
Special thanks to Sara from Nemours Child Life Programs for helping coordinate our donations. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with Nemours!