$60,000 Raised for Sarcoma-Specific Research

by Kelsey Ruocco August 04, 2025

$60,000 Raised for Sarcoma-Specific Research: A Milestone Moment Fueled by the Sage Family and the Move For Jenn Community

The Move For Jenn Foundation has officially raised $60,000 to support a sarcoma-specific research project at Levine Cancer Institute, marking a powerful step forward in the fight against one of the most underfunded and misunderstood forms of cancer.

At the heart of this achievement is Jenny Sage, Move For Jenn Board President and mother of Gracie Sage, a sarcoma survivor. Jenny’s tireless fundraising efforts—rooted in personal experience, fierce advocacy, and a deep desire to spark change—played a pivotal role in bringing this donation to life.

A Mother’s Mission: Jenny & Gracie Sage

When Gracie was diagnosed with sarcoma, the Sage family found themselves face to face with a rare cancer that lacks the funding and attention it desperately needs. Gracie’s courageous battle, which included intense treatment and long hospital stays, inspired Jenny to take action—not only for her daughter, but for every child and family who may face this diagnosis in the future.

Through creative campaigns, community outreach, and a relentless drive to make a difference, Jenny led the charge in raising the funds that ultimately made this $60,000 donation possible. Her commitment exemplifies what the Move For Jenn Foundation is all about: transforming hardship into hope, and personal pain into purpose.

Why This Research Matters

Sarcoma makes up just 1% of adult cancers and 15% of pediatric cancers. Its rarity often means fewer resources, fewer clinical trials, and fewer answers. But thanks to Jenny, Gracie, and the Move For Jenn community, that’s changing.

This $60,000 gift to Levine Cancer Institute will fund a targeted research initiative designed to explore new treatment options for sarcoma patients. It’s a project grounded in science and hope—made possible by people who believe that sarcoma should never be sidelined.

This research project focuses on:

Genomic profiling of sarcoma tumors — more than 100 pediatric cases are being analyzed.
Pinpointing which treatments each tumor responds to, cutting out unnecessary therapies for pediatric sarcoma patients.
Crafting personalized treatment plans that reduce side effects and improve outcomes for children.

To learn more, check out Dr. Jagosky's update from the Move For Jenn Open in May of 2025.

Powered by Community

While Jenny Sage’s leadership lit the spark, the flame was kept burning by an entire community of supporters. This milestone was made possible through:

The bold and raw Sarcoma Sucks collaboration with Dusty Harman, which gave voice to the reality of life with, and after, sarcoma.
Awareness efforts during Sarcoma Awareness Month, which helped educate and inspire donors to take action.
#MFJSummerImpact Interns who worked tirelessly to raise awareness of and funds for this research project in July of 2025.
Generous supporters who gave from the heart—and many who honored loved ones through their gifts.

Move For Jenn team at Levine Cancer Institute for a research laboratory tour

Looking Ahead

While $60,000 is a massive win, the fight continues. Move For Jenn will keep funding sarcoma-specific research, raising awareness, and providing grants to amputee sarcoma patients across the country.

Want to help fund the next breakthrough? Your donation makes it possible—and don’t forget to check if your employer matches gifts to double your impact.

Thank You

To Jenny: thank you for turning Gracie’s story into a powerful force for change. To Gracie: thank you for your strength and bravery—it continues to inspire. And to every donor, supporter, and partner who helped make this gift possible: you are part of something bigger. You are helping to create a future where sarcoma patients have more options, more hope, and more time.

Join the movement. Learn more or donate at moveforjenn.org.

Behind every dollar raised is a story. Behind this $60,000 is one mother’s mission to honor her daughter’s fight—and a community determined to never stop moving for those who can’t.