In Memory of Jane Comunale
Jane Comunale was Stephen Jr.’s loving mother, a co-founder of the Comunale Cancer Foundation, and a board member of the Foundation from its inception in 2006. She lost her courageous battle with cancer in August of 2011 and is greatly missed, but her spirit lives on through a fund created in her honor.
Established in 2012, Jane’s Sunshine Fund brings joy to individuals and families impacted by cancer through thoughtful, meaningful gestures. By providing small grants, the fund helps create moments of comfort, celebration, and relief—reminders that even during difficult times, joy can still be found in everyday experiences.
Each year, we are honored to provide around 100 grants through Jane’s Sunshine Fund. These small acts of kindness go a long way in lifting spirits and making life a little brighter.
Some of the ways Jane’s Sunshine Fund makes a difference include:
- Flower deliveries, just because everyone deserves a reason to smile
- Gift cards for restaurants to enjoy an evening out
- Uber or Lyft gift cards to ease transportation to and from medical appointments
- DoorDash gift cards for a cozy, stress-free night at home
- Lift chairs or other adaptive items to improve home accessibility
- Family outings to places like the Akron or Cleveland Zoo or the Akron Art Museum
- Movie theater tickets for a fun escape
- Spa or massage visits to help relieve stress and promote relaxation
We appreciate your generosity and hope you’ll consider helping us continue to do the little things that have big impacts on people’s lives.
Nominate A Sunshine Fund Recipient
If you or someone you know could benefit from Jane’s Sunshine Fund, we’d love to help. Please fill out the form below to nominate a beneficiary.
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