I Know Jack

I Know Jack Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer and their families. Its mission is to raise funds for patients from diagnosis through survivorship, while increasing cancer awareness, assisting cancer research, and helping improve survivors’ quality of life. The foundation recognizes that cancer affects the whole family and that community support plays an important role throughout the experience.

A key offering is the I Know Jack Backpack, which is intended to provide recovery and relief items for people dealing with the effects of treatment, including harsh radiation treatments and chemotherapy-related skin rashes. The organization invites donations to help provide these backpacks and support its broader work. Its website also features fundraising events, the Jack Pack Foundation, information about Friends of I Know Jack, and a gallery. Through these programs and community involvement, I Know Jack Foundation works to connect practical patient support with efforts to fund cancer-related needs and research.