Jason's Friends Foundation

The story began in 1994 when Jason Eades was just 8 years old, and the story continues today.

Jason’s Friends exists to assist Wyoming families whose children suffer from cancer, brain tumors or spinal cord tumors by providing financial assistance, advocacy, and encouragement.

Make a difference by participating in the 26th annual Bowl for Jason's Friends event at El MarkO Lanes in Casper.

Jersey Mike's, the nationwide sub shop with locations in Casper and Laramie, is celebrating its 13th Annual 'Month of Giving,' by donating 100% of its sales to the Jason's Friends Foundation on Wednesday, March 29.

"We exceeded what we brought in last year," Eades told K2 Radio News. "After a few minor expenses, it looks like we raised OVER $375,000."

The community turned out in droves for the 25th Anniversary of Bowl for Jason's Friends, benefitting the Jason's Friends Foundation.

The biggest event of the year for Jason's Friends, is the Bowl for Jason's Friends event - an afternoon of bowling and raising money to help Wyoming families - and it's happening on Saturday, March 4.

The 30th Annual API Chili Cookoff took place on Saturday and, altogether, it raised more than $170,000 for local charities and non-profit organizations.

There was chili, of course. And there was beer. Oh, there was beer. At the 29th Annual API Chili Cookoff, held at the Ford Wyoming Center on Saturday, February 19, 2022 there was everything that makes Wyoming great - all under one roof.

Van Dyken delivered an impassioned, funny and, most of all, inspiring speech to the attendees of the 23rd Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Awards and Recognition Breakfast on Wednesday morning.

Since its inception in 1996, the Jason's Friends Foundation has raised more than $5 million, according to its founders. It has been a constant source of support, a constant pillar in the community of Casper and now, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming are honoring the Jason's Friends Foundation, specifically its founders - Jason's parents- Rocky and Lisa Eades.

The 23rd Annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends event has been moved to April 24, 2021 at El-Marko Lanes, in Casper, WY.