Our Mission
Founded in 2022, The Smile Like Jack Memorial Fund is a nonprofit organization that was established to honor the legacy of an avid outdoorsman, Jack William O’Brien. The Smile Like Jack Memorial Fund’s mission is to raise funds in support of the preservation of the outdoorsman lifestyle, educational programs, habitat enhancement, and community outreach.
Recent NEWS
On February 7, 2023 Smile Like Jack awarded a scholarship to a student in Canaan, CT towards his Porter & Chester Technical School tuition.
Community Outreach
Five Scholarships To MMRHS Seniors, Class Of 2022 | Otis Food Pantry Donations For Thanksgiving 2022 | Donation To Pope Francis Lacrosse Team | Hurricane Ian Relief | Donation To A Young Man Who Was Tragically Injured | Donation To NY Snowmobile Clubs For Reflective Signs On Trails.
Please reach out to Board Member, Keelin at keelinbailey@yahoo.com to inquire about how you can apply for a grant and/or scholarship.
1st annual Smile Like Jack Memorial Road Race 2022
The first annual Smile Like Jack Memorial Race was nothing short of amazing. The outpouring love we received from our small community of Otis, friends, and family (those near and far) is invaluable.The O’Brien family thanks you. This has not been easy, however the support from all of you has been of great comfort.
THANK YOU to: Candy Chaffee, Tanya O’Brien, Star and Mike’s nieces: Darby and Keelin Bailey, Derek Poirier from the Highway Department, Lori Curtin, Karen Amanti, Berkshire Running Center, The Knox Trail Inn, The Otis Fire Department, The Otis Police Department, The Town of Otis, every single sponsor, everyone who donated a prize for the raffle, all of our volunteers, and every person who showed up for the O’Brien family on July 9.
Again, we have no words to express our gratitude.
THANK YOU!
Donate to Smile Like Jack
By donating to the Smile Like Jack Fund you’re helping to raise funds in support of the preservation of the outdoorsman lifestyle, educational programs, habitat enhancement, and community outreach.
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