Daniel J. Parzych Memorial Fund

03/15/2026

We were beyond thrilled to join our friends at last night for their annual fundraiser. IM ABLE recognizes that traditional fitness options often overlook the needs of individuals with physical or perceived limitations. IM ABLE challenges this reality and opens the door to inclusion, empowerment, and opportunity through adaptive equipment grants, inclusive fitness programs, and supportive events. Last year we partnered with IM ABLE to provide a custom basketball wheelchair for one of their athletes (whose team is now going to nationals!!!), and this year we increased our contribution to be a sponsor of this event and all 2026 IM ABLE events.

Everyone deserves the chance to move, play, and feel the strength of being active. Yet for many people with disabilities, that opportunity is blocked by physical, financial, and social barriers. The IM ABLE community exists to change that. Together, they make sure adaptive athletes aren’t just included, but are empowered to accomplish their goals, set new ones, and thrive.

03/07/2026

Join us next Saturday for one of our favorite events of the year! Our friends at IM ABLE Foundation are hosting their annual Bash fundraiser, and we would love to see you there! Check out some pics from last year and from our festival.

More info:

📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026
📍 Alvernia Plex | Reading, PA
⏰ 6:30PM – 10:00PM
🎟️ FREE to register

Everyone is welcome to join the celebration and our biggest fundraiser of the year! Your presence, along with any donations or sponsorships, helps expand IM ABLE’s adaptive programs, provide essential equipment, and create more opportunities for people of all abilities to move, connect, and thrive.

Register today and come celebrate with us!
https://givebutter.com/2026bash

Interested in helping to plan the BASH? Email [email protected]

10/28/2025

SNAP support will not be available for recipients beginning November 1, due to the government shutdown. Beyond this immediate need, cuts in federal funding will reduce critical SNAP support by between 6 billion and 9 billion meals each year for neighbors facing hunger.

At this incredibly difficult time, the Daniel J Parzych Memorial Fund is honored to donate $5,000 to fund 10,000 meals for our neighbors in southeastern PA and NJ.

Philabundance works with over 350 community partners partners in 9 counties throughout Pennsylvania and South Jersey to provide food to people who need it. In addition to food distribution, they strive to reduce food waste, increase access to nutritious meals, and tackle the root causes of hunger through programs such as the Philabundance Community Kitchen.

If you are able, please consider donating to a food pantry in your area. Cash donations enable these organizations to buy in bulk at a much lower cost than traditional retail.

For more information about organizations in your area, please visit www.feedingamerica.org

10/15/2025

Well, Dan was definitely looking out for us. The weather called for a nor'easter with high winds and a 95% chance of rain. We not only woke up to an overcast but dry fall day, but you SHOWED UP. We're so thankful to the many sponsors and volunteers who donated their time, resources, and money to put this event on in honor of Dan. We couldn't do it without you.

Save the date for October 11, 2026!

For more pictures, please visit: https://johnny-j-media.client-gallery.com/gallery/djp-fall-fest-2025/my-photos

10/13/2025

10/12/2025

🌤 The rain is clearing — and the fun is on! 🍂

Come join us today (Sunday, Oct 12) from 12–5 PM at Graeme Park in Horsham for the 5th Annual DJP Fall Festival!
We’ve got raffles, arts & crafts, football on the big screen, BBQ, and craft beer — all to celebrate Dan’s life and support a great cause. 💛

The rain chances are going way down, the tents are up, and it’s shaping up to be an awesome fall day. Bring your friends, your family, and your good vibes — we can’t wait to see you there! 🍁🎉

10/11/2025

🍂 The 5th Annual DJP Fall Festival is TOMORROW! 🍁

Join us Sunday, October 12 from 12–5 PM at Graeme Park in Horsham for a day full of fun, family, and community — all to celebrate Dan’s life and support the DJP Fund ❤️

🎟️ Huge raffles
🎨 Arts & crafts for all ages
⛳ Mini golf
🍺 Local craft beer
🌧️ And don’t worry about the weather — we’ll be covered under 6,400 sq. ft. of tents!

So grab your friends, bring the kids, and come make some memories while supporting a great cause. Let’s make this the best Fall Festival yet! 🍁🎉

10/10/2025

🎟️✨ Raffle basket previews are LIVE! ✨🎟️
You can now check out all the amazing raffle prizes waiting for you at our 5th Annual DJP Fall Festival — happening this Sunday, October 12, from 12–5 PM at Graeme Park! 🍂

We’ll be adding a few more baskets tomorrow, so be sure to check back and see what else you could win! 🙌

👉 Head to https://djpmemorialfund.org/raffle-winners to browse the raffles and start picking your favorites!

All proceeds support the DJP Fund — celebrating Dan’s life and doing small acts of kindness with great love

10/09/2025

Rain or shine, the 5th Annual DJP Fund Fall Festival fun is ON! 🎃💛�Join us this Sunday, October 12 from 12–5 PM at Graeme Park in Horsham for the DJP Fund Fall Festival — a day full of laughter, games, food, and TONS of raffle baskets! 🍂🎁

Sports games cancelled? Sunday scaries? We’ve got you covered (literally!) with 6,400 sq. ft. of tents, so everything will be dry and ready for fun. ☔😄

Come out to celebrate Dan’s life, enjoy time with friends and family, and help support the DJP Fund as we carry on his incredible spirit of kindness and community. ❤️

We can’t wait to see you there — rain boots optional, smiles required! 🌧🎃✨

10/07/2025

Deed 33: Learning English
William H Loesche Elementary
Philadelphia, PA

We purchased whisper phones, mirrors, dry erase markers, magnetic letters, and wall maps for English language learners at William H Loesche Elementary in Philadelphia, where nearly all students come from low-income households.

Mr. Veeraraj writes whisper phones are a valuable tool for early readers. By using them, students can hear their own voice as they read, which helps them self-correct their pronunciation and improve their reading fluency. This direct auditory feedback is also great for phonics instruction and can be used for speech therapy exercises. Mirrors are excellent for social-emotional learning (SEL) and can be used across K-5. Younger students can use them to identify and name different emotions on their faces. Older students can use them to practice making eye contact and express themselves during public speaking or presentation practice. Magnetic letters are a cornerstone of early literacy instruction. This kit provides a hands-on way for students to learn phonics, build CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words, practice sight words, and learn letter sounds.



33 Deeds for Dan is a partnership with DonorsChoose in which the DJPMF funds 33 unique projects leading up to Dan's birthday on October 6. This campaign honors Dan's philosophy of doing small kindnesses with great love, and each project has been chosen by Dan's friends and family to honor the communities and causes that were important to him.

10/06/2025

The 5th(!) annual DJP Fund Fall Festival is occurring Sunday, October 12, from 12:00 - 5:00 PM at Graeme Park in Horsham, PA.

Both a fundraiser and celebration of Dan’s life, the festival will feature games and crafts, a beer garden, and raffle baskets.
Last year was HUGE, with perfect weather. We had over 300+ attendees.

Willing to volunteer for a couple hours? We would love to have you! Please contact Christen at [email protected] for more information. All volunteers will receive a DJP Fund shirt, and we are happy to certify hours for high school- or college-age volunteers. We are even LINCS certified!

Tickets are once again $20 for adults and $10 for children. Children under two do not require a ticket. Children’s tickets include all activities and games. Adult tickets include five raffle tickets.

Those purchasing pre-sale tickets have the option to ‘bundle’ a festival t-shirt with the price of their ticket for only $10—a 50% savings over day-of-festival merch pricing!

Please visit our festival website for more information about donating raffle items, becoming a sponsor, and/or volunteering with us. In-kind and financial contributions are tax-deductible.
We look forward to a bigger, better, and equally as sunny festival this year.

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