Jumping Bean Jamboree

The first annual Jumping Bean Jamboree takes place on Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT at West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School, West Center Street, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. This family fun day, organized by The Jump Aboard Foundation, raises funds for pediatric cancer families. All proceeds from this year's event will go toward building Jumping Bean Junction, a vacation home in New Hampshire's White Mountains for families affected by pediatric cancer, honoring the life, spirit, and memory of Jase Russell.

The Jumping Bean Jamboree is a day of family fun designed to bring the community together for a meaningful cause. Participants can choose between a 5K run/walk or a Kids Fun Run consisting of four laps around the West Bridgewater High School track. Early registration by 5 May 2026 includes an event t-shirt and race bib; registrations after 5 May include bib only.

As of the current update, the event has raised over $21,000 toward its $100,000 goal. Sponsors include Platinum supporters Anania Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Keith & Kendra Eskander; Gold supporters Nordgren-Fandrich Insurance Agency, Inc. and South Shore Action for Hope; Silver supporters Steve & Michelle Fongeallaz, East Bridgewater YMCA, Moduline Cabinets, and Trojan Recycling; plus numerous Bronze sponsors and community donors.

Top donors include Anania Plumbing and Heating, Inc., Keith and Kendra Eskander ($5,000), South Shore Action For Hope ($2,500), Nordgren-Fandrich Insurance Agency, Inc. ($2,500), Trojan Recycling ($1,000), Moduline Cabinets ($1,000), Steve & Michelle Fongeallaz ($1,000), and Old Colony YMCA - East Bridgewater ($1,000), among many others.

Join the Jump Aboard Foundation for this inaugural event to support pediatric cancer families. Whether you run, walk, donate, or volunteer, your participation helps build Jumping Bean Junction—a place of rest and recovery in the White Mountains. Register now to secure your spot and help reach the $100,000 goal. For more information, contact event organizer Jessica Petronelli.