• What's Happening This Summer 2022

    • The JK Birthday Bash

      Saturday, August 20, 2022

      6 p.m.-11 p.m.

      Sunnybrook Ballroom

      Benefitting The Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust

      Please Note: Advanced Ticket Purchase only. Buy your tickets before August 10!

    • Purchase Tickets Here

      $100 Cash prize Best 70/80’s attire!

      Menu:

      2 Drink coupons for Beer or Wine

      Carved Roast Sirloin station

      Chicken Bruschetta

      Five Cheese Lasagna

      Seasonal Vegetable & Starch

      Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea, Rolls & Butter

      Doors Open at 5 p.m.

       
      Thanks to our sponsors:
      sponsors

    • RAFFLES

      BASKET RAFFLE FUN! 
      Baskets are now on display! Purchase your entries today.

      After great success in 2020 and 2021, the Basket Raffle is once again online! This is a great opportunity for you to share the raffle link with family and friends who cannot attend the Birthday Bash at Sunnybrook on August 20.

      Baskets will also be on view at the 70's/80's Night (Birthday Bash) and winners will be announced that evening. You do not need to be in attendence to win!

      Gift certificates will be mailed and we will coordinate getting prizes to our local winners.

      Best part-- Most raffles are only $1 a chance and there are NO FEES!

      Purchase as little or as many as you want without being charged additional costs.

    • Join the Virtual Jk5k

      DONATE HERE >

      Lace up your shoes between August 20-27, throw on an old Jk5k race shirt (or anything bright!) and post a photo on social media! Upload and tag yourself on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Jk5krun Donations are optional, but here is the link! Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you!

    • About Jacob

      The JK Birthday Bash will be held in memory of Jacob Karnchanaphati,who passed away in July of 2015. Jacob was 12 years old and a 6th grader at New Hanover Elementary. He was greatly looking forward to entering his first year at Boyertown Junior High East. This fundraiser benefits students of Boyertown Area Senior High who plan to further their education. All proceeds directly fund the Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust. To date, the scholarship fund has assisted 40 Boyertown area students and their families.

      Jacob will forever be remembered for his love of soccer and nick name, "JK". He was a one of kind kid, who had his own style, and wasn't afraid to "tell it like it is", which made him so funny.

      One of the most treasured memories that Jacob has left us with is the laughter he brought to everyone around him. He is greatly loved and missed by all of his family and friends, and will remain in the hearts of all of those who were lucky enough to know him.

       

      This year, we will host a Birthday Bash on Saturday, August 20, 2022 to honor Jacob, as we remember his smile and celebrate his life on his birthday.
       

      This fundraiser benefits students of Boyertown Area Senior High who plan to further their education, All proceeds directly fund the Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Award, so that we can continue to help students every year.

       

      The Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust is a 501 (c)(3) organization.

    • 2021 JK5K Thank You

      What a turnout!
      Over 250 people walked or ran for the JK5K and Birthday Fun Run in our 6th year and we raised over $20,000!

      Your support, participation, time, and generosity continue to overwhelm us.
      We enjoyed seeing your families and are so grateful for your kindness.
      Thank you and we look forward to continue celebrating Jacob's legacy in 2022!

      Media Coverage from Berks-Mont News

    • 2021 Race Results & Photos

      View 2021 Race Results

      2021 Photos

      View Gallery Compliments of Silver Orchid Photography

      We are honored and delighted to once again have Silver Orchid Photography as a sponsor. Their professionalism, passion and talent shine in these amazing photos. Thanks you Tara Lynn!

    • Scholarship Info

      This fundraiser will benefit students of Boyertown Area Senior High who plan to further their education, All proceeds directly fund the Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Award, so that we can continue to help students every year.

      2023 Application and Purpose/Criteria will open in early winter.

       

      2022 Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Award Purpose, Criteria and Process (Read Before Applying)

       

      2022 Scholarship Application

       

      We congratulate the recipients of the Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Scholarship.

      2016

      Sarafina Valenti - Penn State

      Adam Gilbert - Penn State

      2017

      Abrielle Houck - Alvernia University

      Erik Recke - Washington and Lee University

      2018

      Kylie Torrens - Kutztown University

      Jimmy Towers - McDaniel College

      2019

      Ryane Bernstiel - University of Delaware

      Margaret Kiene - West Chester University

      Colin Brisbois - Alvernia University

      Derek Dierolf - Penn State, Main Campus

      2020

      Dylan Drury - Penn State University Park

      Landon Wenger- West Chester University

      Ryan Foskey - Lock Haven University

      Andrew Benning - University of Pittsburgh

      Jacob Groff - Penn State University Park

      Aimee Toscano- Washington & Jefferson

      Morgan Kline- Penn State Berks

      Raeanne King- Shenandoah University

      Madison Monka- Penn State Berks

      2021

      Braden Bartman, Lock Haven University
      John Black, Penn State University Park

      Matthew Esz, University of South Carolina

      Ethan Ferraro, Northampton CC

      Luke Gallagher, Temple University

      Mason Gallagher, Kutztown University

      Samantha Goffice, University of Scranton

      Fiona Hovey, Drew University

      Janina Jaronski, Marywood University

      Matthew Kerr, Alvernia University

      Zachary Kuhar, Misericordia University

      Lochlan LeVan, Montgomery County CC

      Hannah McNeill, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

      Mikayla Moyer, Seton Hill University

      Logan Neison, Penn State

      Nolan Peers, West Chester University

      Lexi Recke, Goucher College

      Aiden Seyler, The University of Central Florida

      Breanne Tinney, Bloomsburg University

      Josh Torrens, Lock Haven University

      Nicholas Willson, Alvernia University

      2022

      Ryan Goffice- Penn State Berks

      Cade Hovey - Susquehanna University

      Brooklyn Smith- University of Pittsburgh

      Lindsey Heiser - Cabrini University

      Tristan Chambers - Montco

      Zach Foskey- Penn College of Technology

      Dominic Dilello- University of Northwestern Ohio

      Matt Selders - Slippery Rock University

      Maddi Springman - Kutztown University

      Emma Beidler - Florida International University

      Madison Ward - Alvernia University

      Ashlyn Crawford - Kings College

      Kyra Seyler - Temple University

      Audrey Swartley- Virginia Tech

      Alex Cochran- Ithaca College

      Beckett Wenger- Lehigh University

      Colin Eisenhard - undecided

      Jack Albright - Vanderbilt University

      Eddie Weick - Ursinus College

      Jacob Boughter- University of Delaware

      Nick Rothenberger - Alvernia University

      Luke Moser - York College of Pennsylvania

    • Trust awards $210,000 in scholarships to 21 Boyertown seniors
      Friday, May 20, 2021

      Read Pottstown Mercury Article

    • Donate Now


      Checks may be sent directly to:
      Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust,
      PO Box 583, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, 19525

       

      Secure online donations are accepted using our online partner below. Please note: there is a nominal convenience fee of 2.2% for the online gift. If you are expecting a matching gift from your employer or it is a corporate donation, we encourage you to use the check option.

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