Simsbury Running Duo Races For Super Bowl Winner's Cancer Foundation

Joe Andruzzi Foundation

SIMSBURY, C/FALMOUTH, Mass. — Two Simsbury residents recently hit the pavement for cancer victims and their loved ones by participating in one of New England's more prestigious road races.

Team JAF runners Matt and Adele Morgan of Simsbury were integral to both the running and fundraising efforts for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, named for a former three-time Super Bowl-winning New England Patriot who has battled cancer himself..

The foundation (JAF), which provides help, hope, and a reason to smile for New England cancer patients and their families, cheered on its team participating in the 53rd running of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race in Falmouth, Mass., on Aug. 17.

Team JAF’s 49 runners raised more than $77,000 to benefit the foundation’s mission to help New England cancer patients and their families through a variety of initiatives, including its financial assistance program, food security program, treatment transportation program, extraordinary needs program, and other programs

Since 2000, the Falmouth Road Race has helped charity partners raise more than $71.54 million.

The Joe Andruzzi Foundation has granted over $13 million to more than 47,000 cancer patients across New England.

The foundation was founded by former New England Patriots three-time Super Bowl-winning offensive guard Joe Andruzzi and his wife, Jen, in 2008.

It grew out of Andruzzi's own successful battle with cancer and the couple’s work with young cancer patients, according to the foundation website.

To learn more about the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, visit this link.