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    DONATE
    • WHAT'S HAPPENING?
    • EVENT & RAFFLE TICKETS
    • Costumes & Cocktails
    • Scholarship Open
    • JK GAME @ BASH
    • 2022 JK BIRTHDAY BASH
    • DETAILS
    • RAFFLES
    • VIRTUAL JK5K
    • SHOPPING EVENT
    • ABOUT
    • 2022 RECAP
    • RESULTS & PHOTOS
    • HOW IT WORKS
    • RACE DETAILS
    • REGISTER
    • SOCIAL FEED
    • SPONSOR
    • SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
    • SCHOLARSHIP
    • 2023 AWARDS
    • DONATE
    • RECIPIENTS
    • SPREAD THE WORD
    • CONTACT
    • THANK YOU
    • UPCOMING EVENTS
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      • WHAT'S HAPPENING?
      • EVENT & RAFFLE TICKETS
      • Costumes & Cocktails
      • Scholarship Open
      • JK GAME @ BASH
      • 2022 JK BIRTHDAY BASH
      • DETAILS
      • RAFFLES
      • VIRTUAL JK5K
      • SHOPPING EVENT
      • ABOUT
      • 2022 RECAP
      • RESULTS & PHOTOS
      • HOW IT WORKS
      • RACE DETAILS
      • REGISTER
      • SOCIAL FEED
      • SPONSOR
      • SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
      • SCHOLARSHIP
      • 2023 AWARDS
      • DONATE
      • RECIPIENTS
      • SPREAD THE WORD
      • CONTACT
      • THANK YOU
      • UPCOMING EVENTS
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      DONATE
      • WHAT'S HAPPENING?
      • EVENT & RAFFLE TICKETS
      • Costumes & Cocktails
      • Scholarship Open
      • JK GAME @ BASH
      • 2022 JK BIRTHDAY BASH
      • DETAILS
      • RAFFLES
      • VIRTUAL JK5K
      • SHOPPING EVENT
      • ABOUT
      • 2022 RECAP
      • RESULTS & PHOTOS
      • HOW IT WORKS
      • RACE DETAILS
      • REGISTER
      • SOCIAL FEED
      • SPONSOR
      • SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
      • SCHOLARSHIP
      • 2023 AWARDS
      • DONATE
      • RECIPIENTS
      • SPREAD THE WORD
      • CONTACT
      • THANK YOU
      • UPCOMING EVENTS
      • …  
        • WHAT'S HAPPENING?
        • EVENT & RAFFLE TICKETS
        • Costumes & Cocktails
        • Scholarship Open
        • JK GAME @ BASH
        • 2022 JK BIRTHDAY BASH
        • DETAILS
        • RAFFLES
        • VIRTUAL JK5K
        • SHOPPING EVENT
        • ABOUT
        • 2022 RECAP
        • RESULTS & PHOTOS
        • HOW IT WORKS
        • RACE DETAILS
        • REGISTER
        • SOCIAL FEED
        • SPONSOR
        • SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
        • SCHOLARSHIP
        • 2023 AWARDS
        • DONATE
        • RECIPIENTS
        • SPREAD THE WORD
        • CONTACT
        • THANK YOU
        • UPCOMING EVENTS
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      • What's Happening This Summer/Fall 2023

      • Upcoming Events 2023

        What's Happening This Fall. Tickets on sale now!

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        Costumes & Cocktails Saturday October 14, 2023

        Join us for a fun adults' night out! Clear your calendar, plan your costume, call a friend--and get ready for some good music, food, drink and raffles on Saturday, October 14, 2023

         

        Details and Purchase Tickets

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        Online Raffles now open!

        35+ amazing raffle baskets and gift cards. Online raffle platform is now open. Tickets just $1 each with no fees! Share the link with family & friends!

         

        Winners will be announced at Cocktails & Costumes- no need to be present! Raffles will be on display and tickets may also be purchased (online) at the event.

         

        Visit Raffle Site and Purchase Raffles

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        Now Accepting Applications for 2023

        Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Award 

        Boyertown Senior High Soccer players: please read instructions and submit required documents by March 31. Full information and the application are available below.

        Scholarship Info
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        JK Night at BASH Monday, October 3

        5:30 p.m.
        BASH Stadium

        Each year, during the Boyertown vs Spring-Ford soccer match, both teams pay tribute to Jacob's life and the contributions of the Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust. Come out to the wonderful community event!


        Boyertown Soccer Club players: Wear your Boyertown Soccer Club jersey to the game and complete this form for free entry to the game

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        All others: Tickets can must be purchased through Ticket Spicket. 

      • 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 16 at 11am!
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      • Thanks to our sponsors:
        George and Carol Vaszily
        Merck
        Joan Reinhardt
        Moeller Family
        Malone Family
        Mains Family

        Tory Burch - Philadelphia Premium Outlets
        Lenny & Denise Boyer
        Stroup Family
        Environmental Response Service

        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.

        View and Purchase Raffles Here
      • Thank you to all who joined the Virtual Jk5k!

         

        Over 100 friends, family and community members laced up your shoes between August 20-27, threw on an old Jk5k race shirt (or anything bright!) and posted a photo on social media! Thank you!

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        Pottstown Mercury Coverage:

         

        100 take part in JK5K and Birthday Fun Run in memory of New Hanover 6th-grader

        Run/walk honors memory of Jacob “JK” Karnchanaphati, 12, Gilbertsville

        View Article

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        Special Shopping Event!

        August 27, 2022

        11 a.m. - 4 p.m

        Philadelphia Premium Outlets

        10% of all purchases benefit the trust. Print out a flyer here. One day only. Get your holiday shopping done early!

      • About Jacob

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        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.

         

        In Jacob's memory, the trust has awarded a total of $410,000 in scholarships to 75 students since the first scholarship was awarded in 2016.
         

        This fundraiser, as all of our annual fundraisers benefit students of Boyertown Area Senior High who plan to further their education, All proceeds from our events 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.

      • Thank you for a successful (and fun)
        summer of events!

        We are forever grateful for the continued support for the Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust. This summer, we held 3 events: a 70's & 80's Birthday Bash at Sunnybrook Ballroom, a virtual 5k run/walk and our ever-popular, basket raffle. In total, over 250 people participated in at least one of our summer events and we are incredibly thankful!

        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 2023!

        View More Photos on Facebook

      • 2021 Race Results & Photos

        View 2021 Race Results

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        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!

      • How The Walk/Run Works

        Follow us on Facebook through August 23 for updates, raffles and photos!

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        Grab a Shirt

        Grab any one of your JK5K shirts from a previous year
        OR your favorite colorful shirt

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        Walk or Run

        Any distance/Any time between
        Aug 21st - Aug 23rd

        3

        Photo and Post

        Upload photo(s) to your Facebook status include your city, state and brief message. Be sure to include @jk5krun in the status message so it is shared on our page!

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        Email Option

        Don't have Facebook? Email photo with consent to post to:

        michellek2361@comcast.net

      • RACE DETAILS

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        Sunday, September 26, 2021

        NEW Start Location for 2021

        7:45 a.m. Registration Opens - Race Day Registrations are Welcome!
        9 a.m. 5k / 9:05 AM 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

        10 a.m. Purchase Raffle Tickets (online!) and Awards

        ENTRY: $25 pre-race fee for both 5k and 1 mile Birthday Run/Walk.
        $30 after September 6, 2021 and on race day. Kids under age 8 are $15.

        AMENITIES: T-shirt guaranteed to all pre-registrants before September 6.

        We will do our best to accommodate those registering after that date, but no guarantee!

        Refreshments, toilet facilities, music, plus amazing raffle baskets (NEW in 2021: pre-purchase raffle tickets online!) from TVs to Target Gift Certficates worth
        $100+. Bring your phone, and buy raffle tickets online up until the race!

        Timing and results by Second Wind. Rain or shine.

        NEW Start Location for 2021!

        New Hanover Methodist - North Campus (Former YMCA)

        Race Route: Windlestrea Neighborhood

        3065 N. Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville, PA 19525

        Directions

        The course is primarily paved FAST & FLAT! GREAT place to PR!

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        Awards

        Awards for the 5K-Run Top 3 male & female finishers plus top 3 in age categories:

        14 & Under

        15- 19

        20–29

        30-39

        40-49

        50-59

        60-69
        70+

      • REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

        You can print and mail the registration OR register online.

        Register on or before September 3 for a guaranteed shirt and lower fee.
        NOTE: Online registration will include a small transaction fee.

        Optional print registration

        Check or Money Order Made out to Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust.
        Mail to:

        JK 5k
        C/O Michelle Karnchanaphati
        PO Box 583
        Gilbertsville PA 19525–0583

         

        Unable to attend the race?
        Monetary donations are accepted at the above address as well. Thank you!

        REGISTER NOW
      • Follow us on Facebook

        For information, incentives, giveaways and photos.

      • 2021 Sponsors

        We encourage all of our participants to check these great businesses/organizations below.

        Interested in becoming a sponsor for our 6th Annual JK5K Event on September 26, 2021?

        Contact Michelle at michellek2361@comcast.net

        Presenting

        Chris, Michelle and Josh Karnchanaphati

        Platinum

        Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation

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        Gold

        Joe & Susanne Boyer
        Susan Boyer
        Lock Tight Storage
        Russ and Jeannette Seneca
        The Gulati Family
        Costco Wholesale

        Pottstown Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery​

        Environmental Response Services (ERS)

        Silver Orchid Photography

        Centre for Healing Arts

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        Silver

        The George Vaszily Family

        Service Hauling

        Soccer Zone

        McNeill Land Surveying

        Mary Jaronski, Realtor

        HVAC Management Co.

        The Malone Family

        KS Dental

        The Mains Family

        Anita and David Reed

        Merck

        Michael and Patricia Anderson

        Embrace the Journey Travel

        The Lopata Family

        The Merritt Family

        Joan & Charlie Reinhardt

        Melany & Steve Bailey

        DJ Souless

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        Friends of Jacob

        The Chambers Family

        Himalayan Salt Cave

        Sweet Aloha Bowls

        The Neison Family

        The Tinney Family

        The Flack Family

        Jane's Peace of Mind Petsitting

        Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Centers

        Donna Switzer

        Barbara DiBiase

        The Hovey Family

        Chris Vaszily

        Joseph Vaszily

        Matt Lynch

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        Special Donations

        Hovey Family

        Barnes Family

        Boyer Family

        Ziemack Family

        AR Workshop Gilbertsville

        Giant

        Lisa's Ultimate Image

        Garrett the Grand

        Willson Family

        Peers Famlily

        Gallagher Family

        Black Family

        Jaronski Family

        Koch Family

        Mains Family

        Fortini Family

        Rothenburger Family

        Esz Family

        Mel Recke

        Karen Olson

        Rustic Porch Designs by Cheryl Bernstiel

        Silver Orchid Photography

        Mohamed Zeffouni

        Thomas Gould

      • Sponsorships

        We want to thank you in advance for considering a donation to our 5k race in support of the Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust. By choosing one of our sponsorship packages, your generosity will enable us to continue supporting future Boyertown area high school students achieve their dreams of attending college.

         

        Please take this time to review the sponsorship levels. All sponsor logos are prominently featured on our website and social media with links, and will be recognized in print at differing levels.


        Thank you so much in advance for your generosity and support. Our race could not be a success without our highly cherished sponsors. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
        Michelle Karnchanaphati directly at 610-209-7402.

        Presenting ($2000+) (Limited)

        • Presenting sponsor will receive top billing on all race promotional material. This will include sponsor name and/or logo reference on race marketing materials, website and Facebook page, media press releases, and race day PA announcements as PRESENTER OF THE RACE.
        • Name and logo displayed on back of official event T-shirt, at top and largest print
        • Name and logo displayed on JK5k race website and on Facebook page; sponsor logo will be linked to sponsor website
        • Name and/or logo displayed on race registration and any print material advertising the race
        • Presenting sponsor recognition on PA announcements on race day
        • Presenting sponsor recognition on press releases to media outlets promoting the race
        • Name and logo displayed on all race banners promoting the race
        • 10 x 10 tent, one 8 ft table and 4 chairs on race day to promote your company (sponsor to provide own signage/banner for tent) 
        • 8 race entries and 8 official event T-shirts

        Platinum ($1000-1999)

        • Sponsor logo displayed on back of official event T-shirt
        • Sponsor logo displayed on JK.5k race website; sponsor logo will be linked to sponsor website
        • Sponsor logo displayed on race posters advertising the race (if received prior to printing deadline)
        • Sponsor mention on PA announcements on race day
        • Table and 2 chairs provided for race day to promote your company (sponsor to provide own signage/banner for table)
        • 6 race entries and 6 official event T-shirts

        Gold ($500-999)

        • Sponsor Name displayed on back of official event T-shirt in larger font
        • Sponsor Name or Logo displayed on JK5k Race website
        • Sponsor Name displayed on race posters advertising the race (if received prior to printing deadline)
        • Sponsor mention on PA announcements on race day
        • Sponsor may bring table and signage to promote company
        • 4 race entries and 4 official event T-shirts

        Silver ($250-499)

        • Sponsor Name displayed on back of official event T-shirt
        • Sponsor name displayed on JK5k Race website
        • Sponsor name displayed on race posters advertising the race
        • Sponsor mention on PA announcements on race day
        • Sponsor logo displayed on sponsor board
        • 2 race entries and 2 official event T-shirts

        Friends of Jacob ($100-249)

        • Sponsor logo displayed on JK5k Race website
        • Sponsor logo displayed at race day locations (board, raffle table, etc)

        Donations and Raffle Items

         

        We are honored and grateful to receive donations of any amount. Please note: Some gift In-kind sponsorships are available for Platinum, Gold, Silver and or Friends of Jacob sponsorships. These are limited to specific race necessities (t-shirts, printing, tent, signage, etc) and sponsorship package will be commensurate with value of in-kind donation.
         

        Donations of gift cards and gift baskets are incredibly appreciated and we are excited to add them to our raffle offerings. These are essential to creating the best event possible! Questions? contact Erin Hovey at erinhovey@comcast.net
         

        Can't attend the race, but would like to donate to the fund? Send checks or money order made out to The Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust :to:

        JK 5k
        C/O Michelle Karnchanaphati
        PO Box 583
        Gilbertsville PA 19525–0583

         

        Donors of all sizes will receive some recognition. The Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

         

      • 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 is now closed.

         

        2023 Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Award Purpose, Criteria and Process (Read Before Applying)

         

        2023 Scholarship Application

         

        Congratulations to the past recipients:

        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

        2023

        Richard Black - Penn State

        Madeline Brennan - Penn State

        Matthew Choi - Penn State

        Nathan Siep - Penn State

        Alyssa Albanese - Duquesne University

        Corinne Bieber - Saint Vincent College

        Luke Brisbois - Alvernia University

        Sammatha Devlin - Millersville University

        Nathan Dilello - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

        Mia DiSantis - West Chester University

        Madison Robbins - Shippensburg University

        Karly Sheahan -Stevenson University

        Isabella Slupski - University of South Carolina

      • Trust awards $52,000 in scholarships to 13 Boyertown seniors
        May 2023

        Read Pottstown Mercury Article

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      • 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.

        Donate Now
      • Meet the 2020 Award Recipients

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        Ryan Foskey '20

        I will be attending Lock Haven University this fall. I will be majoring as a Physician Assistant, and will also be playing soccer. I've played soccer since I was five years old, and played on the high school varsity team for three years.

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        Drew Benning '20

        Next fall I will be attending the University of Pittsburgh where I plan to study business. I have been playing soccer for 13 years, and I was on the high school varsity team for three years.

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        Morgan Kline '20

        My name is Morgan Kline and I am planning on attending Penn State Berks where I’ll major in Kinesiology and play soccer. I’m hoping to become either a physical therapist or nurse. During high school I played soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. I was also in NHS, green cord, and link crew. I enjoy being out in nature, painting, and spending time with my friends.

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        Dylan Drury '20

        My name is Dylan Drury and I will be attending Penn State University Park. I am majoring in Biomedical Engineering.

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        Maddi Monka '20

        My name is Maddi and I will be playing soccer at Penn State Berks in the fall where I plan on majoring in Communications. I’ve started on the varsity high school soccer team for the last four years. In school I am apart of NHS and FBLA

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        Landon Wenger '20

        Landon has been playing soccer since he was four years old. He played Varsity soccer for three seasons, and captained the team during his junior and senior years. Landon plans to attend West Chester University in the fall, where he will major in Health and Physical Education. He will play for the men's soccer team.

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        Aimee Toscano '20

        Aimee will be attending Washington & Jefferson College to major in Chemistry and Physics and to play DIII soccer. Eventually, she hopes to get her PhD in Quantum Chemistry and work at NASA..

      • SPREAD THE WORD

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      • Get In Touch With Us

        Feel free to reach out. Questions and comments are welcome.

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        2018 Race Thank You and Photos

        What a great day! The results far exceeded our expectations...more than $15,000 was raised from our 2nd Annual run! Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, runners and walkers who came out by the hundreds to show their love and support for a family and to honor the memory of Jacob. What a birthday, what a legacy!


        Thanks to the wonderful team from Silver Orchid Photography who so beautifully captured this event. They did not miss a beat. Interested in purchasing a photo? Details can be found on their website.

        View Photos
      • Latest News & Events

        We will keep you updated year round on news and events that support
        the Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Fund.

        A BIG thanks to Pfizer Business Technology Quality Solutions Team!

        January 2017

        With the focus on giving during the holidays, their team members organized a raffle, and donated to an unknown charity. The charity selected during the event was The Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust, and individual colleagues have made a generous donation directly to our scholarship! Thank you again, for the outpouring support from Pfizer PGS BT, and our awesome community, who help make our scholarship possible for Boyertown students!

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        JK Night at the Lady Bears Soccer

        October 2016
        50/50 Raffle and Special Recognition

        Thank you to all those that came out for a special night of competition as the Boyertown High School Lady Bears took on their rivals, Spring-Ford Rams. Special thanks to both teams for honoring Jacob's legacy!

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