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Honoring Jaxon Joseph Podbielski by continuing his mission to protect what he loved—our planet, animals, and children. Always, for Jaxon. 🌎🐾💛

Carrying his spirit forward through action, compassion, and purpose.

08/17/2026

Happy heavenly birthday to Jaxon Joe. We love you so much and thank you to the couple of people who showed up for him this weekend to pick up trash in his honor. Even though it’s his bday- you will be getting a present from him soon. 💙💙

08/08/2026

Thank you to Mystic Aquarium for allowing us to honor Jaxon at yesterday’s Gala, “A Future Worth Fighting For,” celebrating the next generation and the world we leave behind for them.

Jax had an enormous heart. He loved people, but his greatest passion was protecting animals and the planet they called home. He understood from a young age that our choices matter.

In 2023, Jax used some of his birthday money to donate to the penguins at Mystic Aquarium. Afterwards, he asked if he could have one as a pet.

Justin told him, “Penguins are expensive. But if you find a good sale on penguins, I’ll buy you one.”

On the drive home, Jax planned everything—whether his penguin would be Penelope or Peter, where it would sleep, where we’d keep the fish, and how it would slide down the hallway into a bathtub.

That was Jax. His imagination had no limits. 🐧

We never got to buy him that penguin—mostly because, apparently, that’s illegal. 😂 But yesterday, we got to keep that promise in a different way.

In Jax’s memory, Jaxon in Action donated $15,000 to Mystic Aquarium, with a portion dedicated to penguin conservation in South Africa. Years ago, Jax gave what he could. Today, we’re simply continuing what he started.

There was also the butterfly release. 🦋 We felt Jax with us. We couldn’t help but believe he was reminding us that he was okay, that he was happy, and that he was proud.

Jax wanted to change the world for animals during his lifetime. We hope his kindness, story, and legacy continue doing that even now.

Because you are never too young to make a difference.

And we aren’t finished.

Next Saturday, 9 AM–11 AM, we’re asking you to help continue the seeds Jax planted. Find a place in your community, pick up some trash, protect a little piece of our planet, and tag us in what you do. 🌎

It doesn’t have to be big. It just has to be something.

For Jax.
For the animals he loved.
For the planet he wanted to protect.
For a future worth fighting for.

Always for Jax. 💙🦋🐧🌎

07/29/2026

This year will be our first Jaxon’s Seeds of Impact, honoring what would have been Jaxon’s 7th birthday, and we’ll be hosting it virtually on August 15th from 9:00am–11:00am.

Jaxon was taken from us almost two years ago, and we carry him with us every day. This is the best way we know to honor him—by showing up for the world he never got to grow up in. We’re coming together to do something simple and meaningful: picking up litter, protecting our environment, and caring for our communities.

We invite everyone to find a spot local to them—a neighborhood, park, sidewalk, street corner, or trail—and spend some time picking up and helping protect the environment in honor of Jaxon.

This will be a virtual event this year, but in the future we hope to turn it into a group event where we can come together in person.

Please take a picture and tag us, and use —we’ll be sure to reshare your efforts to our page.

Always for Jax. 💙

07/01/2026

Jaxon in Action is beyond honored to receive MassMutual’s Platinum level Community Service Award, a $25,000 gift that leaves us equal parts speechless and full. Thank you to Justin Podbielski, Jaxon’s dad, for nominating us for this award.

We know Jaxon is up there smiling that gap-toothed grin of his, absolutely buzzing that his legacy keeps growing — through diapers for families who need them, cleanup days that protect the animals he loved, and organ donation awareness that carries his heart forward in ways words can’t fully hold.

There’s a strange, tender paradox that lives in us every single day: grieving our boy with everything we have, while also standing here overwhelmed with gratitude that a company like MassMutual would see him — see us — and believe in this mission enough to invest in it this way. Joy and heartbreak, hand in hand. That’s just what love after loss looks like.

Thank you, MassMutual, for seeing Jaxon’s light and helping us keep it burning.

Always for Jax. 💙

04/26/2026

When Jaxon was pulled from the water he didn’t have a heartbeat. It took a long time and by the time there was a heartbeat back, he was already brain dead. We knew. He was still breathing. But his brain was not responding. A few days later, he was pronounced brain dead.

In those unimaginable moments, we made the decision to donate Jaxon’s organs. It was the hardest — and somehow the most natural — choice we’ve ever made.

Our little boy was full of love, kindness, and joy. And even in death, he could give the gift of life to others.

This weekend marked year two of our run for Jax — and a year and a half without him. It was supposed to rain, and we were incredibly nervous about running in the cold and wet. But somehow, the skies cleared. We like to think all the amazing guardian angels — those who gave the gift of life through organ donation — were watching over us.

We worried fewer people might come this year. Instead, we were overwhelmed all over again by the love and support — so many people showing up for Jax, and showing up for organ donation.

That decision didn’t take away our pain. But it gave it purpose. It gave us something to hold onto when everything else felt lost.

This year has been especially hard for the transplant community, with so much negative news and fear circulating. But what’s often missing are stories like ours. Quiet, powerful stories of families who, in their darkest moments, chose to give the greatest gift imaginable… and the lives forever changed because of it.

For us, it’s not about the headlines. It’s about the hearts behind them.

This is why we continue to share Jaxon’s story — to bring truth, humanity, and hope back into the conversation. To remind people what’s possible, even when it feels like there’s nothing left to give.

Yes, this is a story about grief. But it’s also about legacy. Healing. Connection. And the unexpected beauty that can grow from unimaginable loss.

Let’s shift the conversation about organ donation — from fear to compassion, from doubt to life.

04/23/2026

Sunday can’t come soon enough. This run means everything to us — showing up together to honor the incredible gift of life and the donors who made that possible. If you’ve ever doubted whether one person can change the world, organ donors are proof that they can- Jax certainly did. We are so grateful to have your support at the New England Donors 5k. 💙
And a huge thank you to for getting us these gorgeous cookies by .by.anna available for sale Sunday!!
A few things to keep in mind:
• Kids fun run kicks off at 9:15
• Opening ceremony at 9:30
• 5k starts at 10am
We’ll also have a raffle AND a few extra Jaxon’s Bad Guys tees for sale that day — grab one while they last!
We cannot wait to wrap our arms around every single one of you. See you Sunday. 🤍 Always for Jax 💙

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Though let’s be honest — every day should be Earth Day. It’s called Mother Earth for a reason, and she deserves that energy year-round.

“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” — The Dalai Lama 🦟

This August 15th — right before Jaxon’s birthday — Jaxon in Action is hosting a cleanup in his honor. No matter where you are in the country, head outside and pick up some trash that day. Just tag and we’ll share it to our page. 🧤🌿
The best gift we can give him. 💙

Always for Jax

04/20/2026

We’re excited for Jaxon’s Bad Guys to participate in the 2026 CT Blue & Green Walk/5K this Sunday, April 26 in Bloomfield. Thank you for honoring our little boy 💙

Event Location: 340 W. Newberry Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002 — our vibrant hub for all activities. Note: this year’s location is new (about 0.5 miles from last year), so be prepared for a bit of a longer stroll from parking. The second picture shows the layout for this year.

Schedule:
8:00 AM — Registration & Event Site Opens
9:15 AM — Kids Fun Run Begins
9:30 AM — Welcome Ceremony
10:00 AM — Walk/5K Begins
11:00 AM — 5K awards pickup & raffle prize claims begin - NOTE: Jaxon in Action will also do a separate raffle!!

Bring your energy, bring your friends, and let’s shine together for a fantastic cause. 💙💚

Address

PO Box 22
Higganum, CT
06441

Telephone

+18608182503

Website

http://Jaxoninaction.org/

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