The JW House Story A special thank you from JW, (1.3MB mp3 file)

Wish List
Donations can be brought to JW House at
3850 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95051
For more information call us at 408-246-2224.

FOOD
Canned Fruit
Cereal
Brownie Mix
Muffin Mix
Large Cans of Ground Coffee regular and decaf
Macaroni and Cheese
Powdered Drink Mix

OTHER
Safeway Gift Cards
to purchase perishable items when needed.
( Milk, eggs, bread, juice, etc.)
Cupcake liners
HE Laundry Detergent for front loader
Bleach
13 gallon Trash bags
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper

THANK YOU!

At the age of 14, JW Knapen had a normal life - he was a freshman in high school, played the bongos for the choir, enjoyed drawing and sculpting, and was the loving big brother and oldest son of a close-knit Belgian family. But over Thanksgiving break in 2002, JW began to have seizures and was quickly diagnosed with three different brain tumors. Over the last two years, 16-year-old JW Knapen has shown courage and grace in his grueling fight against brain cancer, enduring surgery, radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

In April 2004, when a virulent, inoperable new brain tumor was discovered, JW decided to focus on how he might help others with medical struggles of their own. He envisioned building a house near Kaiser Hospital, in Santa Clara, California where families can stay with their loved ones during long hospitalizations. He wanted this house to be a place for brothers and sisters to talk quietly; a place for moms and dads and grandparents to be able to eat together; a place to talk with other families that are facing similar challenges — a place that feels like a “home away from home”.

With the help of his oncologist and friend, Dr. Alan Wong, JW’s dream is becoming a reality. JW’s generous spirit and determination to make a better future for other families touched by illness is inspirational and humbling. We would like to invite you to join in building the JW House.

Please consider making a donation to the JW House today. Together we can make JW's dream come true.