Our Mission
Empowering Families, Enriching Lives: Our nonprofit is dedicated to supporting families of children undergoing treatment, recognizing that cancer is a family fight. With a spirit to "Fight Like A Kid," we provide emotional support and recreational opportunities to families battling pediatric cancer. We are committed to fostering resilience, nurturing well-being, and creating moments of joy to uplift the spirits of children and their loved ones during challenging times.
Our Vision
Our vision is to offer peace of mind to these families that they are not alone in their fight. Beyond the vacation, our services also extend to being a support group these families can rely on and contact whenever they need someone to talk to that has been in their shoes and understands their feelings.
Meet the Team
President
Jake Jollymore
I decided to start Jollycations at 29 years old, right after my 11 year milestone being in remission from Synovial Sarcoma. Being diagnosed at 17, every time I go to my cancer check-ups I still see my pediatric oncology team. I walk the halls of the pediatric cancer ward and see families in the same place I was. It makes me want to give back. I want to help put a smile on the faces of the children and the families I interact with. I want to take the stress of the hectic and terrifying life that the family is currently living if even just for a week.
Board Member
Trevor Bourque
I have been part of Jollycations since the beginning. After serving nine years in the United States Coast Guard, I transitioned into a career in IT. As a lifelong friend of one of our founders, I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact nonprofit organizations can have on children facing cancer. That experience inspired me to join Jollycations and help create meaningful, uplifting experiences for families navigating these difficult challenges.
Board Member, Director of Marketing
Yessi Galvez
As Director of Marketing, I’m proud to help share the heart behind Jollycations and our mission. With a background in sales, marketing, and skincare, my career has always been centered on connecting with people and making a positive impact. I’m passionate about raising awareness, building community, and helping create meaningful experiences for families facing the challenges of childhood cancer.
Board Member
Tara Collins
As a board member, I am honored to support families navigating the challenges of pediatric cancer. In my work as a full-time child and family therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping children and caregivers build resilience, strengthen relationships, and cope with life’s most difficult moments. As a wife, mother of three, and foster parent, I bring both professional and personal experience to this role, which deepens my commitment to supporting families in meaningful ways. I am proud to be part of an organization that provides emotional and financial respite, ensuring families feel supported, connected, and uplifted throughout their journey.
Treasurer
Dave Paquette
With more than 25 years of experience leading complex IT and cloud operations, I bring a strategic, process-driven approach to my role as Treasurer on the Jollycations Board of Directors. My journey as a cancer survivor fuels my commitment to service and my belief in the power of community support. I joined Jollycations to help elevate the organization’s operational maturity, financial transparency, and long-term growth so it can continue expanding its mission and delivering life-changing experiences for families.