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Acts of Jax honors Jaxton Engstrom and his courageous battle with Batten disease by carrying forward a lasting legacy of compassion and service.
Administered through the Waterloo Schools Foundation, the fund provides financial support to students and staff to design and carry out meaningful acts of kindness. These efforts may take place within school buildings or extend into the broader community, fostering a culture of empathy, inclusion, and genuine human connection. Through each act, the initiative keeps Jaxton’s spirit alive, reflecting the profound and enduring impact he has had on those around him.
This project is intended to preserve and amplify Jaxton Engstrom’s legacy by transforming inspiration into action. By supporting acts of kindness, the fund seeks to cultivate empathy,
elevate student and staff voices, and demonstrate the measurable and lasting impact of compassion.
Ultimately, the initiative aims to create a ripple effect, honoring the lives Jaxton has touched while inspiring a sustained commitment to kindness across the community.
How to Support This T-Shirt Fundraiser:
• Shop + Give: 40% of each purchase will be donated back to the cause.
(If you are local to Mount Vernon, use coupon code: PICKUP at checkout to save on shipping and pick up your order at our Mount Vernon storefront location.)
• Crowdfunding: 100% of cash donations, minus standard credit card processing fees, will be gifted directly to the cause.