Cancer touches all of us. Whether it's a parent, spouse, child, friend, coworker, or neighbor, nearly everyone knows someone whose life has been impacted by cancer.

Just-a-Break from Cancer was founded in honor of Jennifer Thorpe, whose compassion inspired a mission that continues to bless families today. During her cancer treatments, Jennifer and her husband, Greg, quietly purchased gift cards for gas, meals, and local activities, anonymously giving them to fellow cancer patients and caregivers they met along the way. They saw firsthand how even the smallest act of kindness could provide hope, relief, and a much-needed break during an incredibly difficult time.

After Jennifer passed away in 2015, our family established Just-a-Break from Cancer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to carrying on her legacy by providing physical, financial, and emotional breaks to cancer patients and their caregivers.

On August 21, 2026, we'll gather for our second annual Just-a-Break Gala in Ogden for an unforgettable evening of community, generosity, and hope. Through inspiring stories, great food, entertainment, auctions, and giving, we'll come together to make a real difference in the lives of local families facing cancer.

Whether you attend the gala, sponsor a table, become an event sponsor, host a vendor booth, donate a raffle or auction item, or simply help spread the word, your support directly helps provide meaningful moments of relief to those who need them most.

Together, we can continue Jennifer's legacy and remind every family facing cancer that they are not alone, one break at a time.