About us
Built on love. Driven by purpose.
The John Boy Foundation was born from grief, shaped by community, and carried forward by the belief that no family should face loss alone.
Our mission
We exist to support families navigating the unimaginable — providing practical help, emotional connection, and a community that holds them when the world feels too heavy.
Every pound raised, every hour given, every message sent is an act of love in John Boy's name. We carry his spirit forward in everything we do.
Compassion
We lead with empathy in every interaction, honouring the dignity of every person we serve.
Community
Grief is not meant to be carried alone. We build spaces where people find one another.
Legacy
Everything we do is an act of remembrance — keeping John Boy's spirit alive through action.
Our story
John Boy was one of those rare people who made every room brighter. His warmth, his laughter, and his fierce loyalty to the people he loved left a mark that cannot be undone.
When we lost him, we found ourselves surrounded by others who had known that same kind of loss — and who, like us, needed somewhere to turn. The foundation grew from that shared grief and shared love.
We are still building. Still learning. But we are here, and we are not going anywhere.
Be part of something meaningful
Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply show up — you are part of this foundation.