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The Jake Offutt Foundation The official page for the Jake Offutt Foundation. Join us! Jake underwent six weeks of daily radiation treatments and chemotherapy.

We are a nonprofit organization on a mission to fight pediatric cancer while keeping Jake's memory alive. On December 17, 2014, Jake’s entire life changed when he went for a routine visit about his migraine headaches only to find out he had a tumor on his brain stem. Within the next two weeks, he had surgery to remove most of the tumor and learned his tumor was a high grade astrocytoma, a very aggressive form of brain cancer that is hard to treat and difficult to cure. On March 24, 2015, Jake experienced a major setback when he had a brain aneurysm. This unfortunately caused many severe medical problems for Jake that led to many weeks in the hospital at a time. Throughout his whole illness Jake remained so strong and brave. So many looked up to Jake because he would not give up. Unfortunately, Jake passed away July 13, 2015, just 7 short months after his diagnosis. His story has touched the lives of many and it is our hope to keep his memory alive. There have been so many that have helped Jake along the way through this journey that we would love to give back. First, his high school football team which allowed him to be a manager when Jake was having some medical problems before we discovered his cancer have been so supportive through this process. We would like to give back to his football family and provide them with things their team may need. Second, Jake attended St. John, a private school, for nine years. The school is always in need of repairs and we would love to help provide some funds for the school to make necessary updates. Next, we would like to give to the Johns Hopkins Oncology children and teen rooms. The students that stay on the oncology floor are often there for weeks at a time. They have little to do during that time. The children and teen rooms are in need of items for these children to make their days more bearable. The patients have Xboxes 360 in their rooms but the teen room has very few Xbox 360 games to offer the kids to play and a small selection of movies for the kids to watch. We would like to change that for these kids knowing how important these items can be. Most of all, Jake’s dream was to continue in his martial art and eventually become an instructor a Martial Arts instructor. Jake embodied everything that his martial arts taught, Modesty, Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Courage, and Indomitable Spirit. We believe that Jake would want for us to allow his name to carry on in the world of martial arts. We plan to spread Jake’s love, dedication and commitment to martial arts with others that may not be able to afford to attend classes but have a desire to possess a high ethical and moral standard as well as a positive attitude in their life. Our goal is to provide tuition assistance as well as college level scholarships so that students can “Embrace the Warrior Within”. The benefits of Martial Arts extends far beyond self-defense. Martial arts fosters well-rounded personalities to help “Embrace the Warrior Within”.

07/13/2026

💛 BE A KINDNESS WARRIOR 💛
Join Us for Acts of Kindness Day in Honor of Jake Offutt on July 13th

Some dates on the calendar carry both heartbreak and hope.

On July 13th, we invite our Tristar Martial Arts family to come together to celebrate the life of Jake Offutt, the amazing son of Shidoshi and Mrs. Offutt. While this day marks another anniversary of Jake's passing, it is also a day dedicated to honoring the incredible way he lived.

Jake was the kind of person who made everyone feel like they belonged. He was a friend to everyone he met, always ready with a smile, a kind word, or a helping hand. Although cancer took Jake's smile from this world, it never took his spirit. His compassion, courage, and kindness continue to inspire us every single day.

Rather than allowing July 13th to be a day filled only with sadness, Shidoshi and Mrs. Offutt have chosen to transform this day once again into a day of hope. They invite everyone to join them in performing simple acts of kindness for someone else.

It doesn't have to be something big.
💛 Pay for someone's coffee.
💛 Leave an encouraging note.
💛 Help a neighbor.
💛 Donate to someone in need.
💛 Visit someone who may be lonely.
💛 Simply offer a smile and kind words.

No act of kindness is ever too small. You never know how much your gesture could mean to someone who is struggling.

Our goal is simple: fill July 13th with kindness, love, and joy and watch it spread throughout our community. Every smile shared and every heart touched keeps Jake's legacy alive.

Once again, we would love for our family, Tristar family, friends, and community to join us. Together, let's Embrace the Warrior Within, be a kindness warrior, and make a positive impact in the life of someone else.

On July 13th, help us celebrate Jake by spreading smiles, choosing kindness, and reminding the world that love lives on through our action.❤️

📧mrs.offutt@tristarmtairy
☎️301-829-9245
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Sending thoughts and prayers to all who loved Jake. I can only imagine the beautiful welcome our Jake gave K9 Jake! K9 J...
02/05/2026

Sending thoughts and prayers to all who loved Jake. I can only imagine the beautiful welcome our Jake gave K9 Jake! K9 Jake will be missed greatly.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Retired K9 Jake.

A Belgian Malinois from the Netherlands, K9 Jake fearlessly served the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office alongside Cpl. Powell from 2016 to 2022. Trained in narcotics, tracking, and patrol certified, he was a vital asset to patrol operations. K9 Jake could often be found at community events as an agency ambassador, proudly showing off his skills during demonstrations. Upon his retirement, K9 Jake enjoyed a well-earned slower lifestyle with the Powell family.

K9 Jake was special to both the Sheriff’s Office and the community. Sheriff DeWees named him in honor of Winters Mill High School student, Jake Offutt, who courageously battled brain cancer and taught so many to “embrace the warrior within.”

Today, we pay tribute to K9 Jake for his unwavering dedication and service to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. Our hearts are with Cpl. Powell and the Offutt family.

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