This foundation advances the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer. They increase funding and provide support to the research of the biological mechanisms and clinical strategies related to pancreatic cancer. Lastly they increase the public's awareness of pancreatic cancer and provide informational support for patients, their families, and friends.
The volunteer Committee and Board of Directors created Sean's Run in response to the tragic death of Sean Patrick French, the 17-year old Chatham High School junior, honor roll student, community volunteer and record-setting athlete who lost his life on January 1, 2002 as a passenger in a drunk-driving car crash. Another passenger, 17-year old Ian Moore, sustained paralyzing injuries and is now a paraplegic. The intoxicated driver, also 17-years old, was a schoolmate who had been arrested previously for drunk driving, just 18 days before the fatal crash.
This tragedy prompted the enactment of Sean's
Law on January 1, 2003 that requires the suspension of a license upon
the first arrest of a 16 or 17 year old on drunk driving charges. The Bill to
implement Sean's Law, which passed in both the NYS Senate and Assembly with
unanimous votes, was drafted and first introduced in the Senate and signed the Bill into law during a public ceremony at Chatham
High School on September 30, 2002.
Joseph's House and Shelter, Inc. is a Troy community-based, not for profit corporation whose purpose is to prevent and alleviate homelessness.
Their program offers shelter, services, support, and guidance to homeless individuals, youth, and families. We offer non-judgmental services where each guest's dignity and worth are recognized and respected.
We guide guests in getting help from community agencies and act as an advocate to the homeless to address immediate and long-term needs. We provide an opportunity for people from our community to volunteer in service to the homeless
