It’s Bigger Than Basketball
It’s Bigger Than Basketball Mon, Mar 30, 2026 Jason Vickrey Friends of the Jae Foundation, Every once in a while, a team comes along that you don’t just watch… you walk with. This year, that’s been the College of Southern Idaho Men’s Basketball team. Last week, we packed it up and made the 16.5-hour trek […]
10 Years
10 Years Sat, Mar 14, 2025 Jason Vickrey Friends of the Jae Foundation, Today marks ten years since Jae took his life. In some ways it feels impossible that a decade has passed. Time moves forward whether we’re ready or not. Kids grow up. Seasons change. Life keeps moving. And yet, in other ways, it […]
A Message From Jason
A Massage From Jason Fri, Feb 13, 2026 Jason Vickrey Friends of the Jae Foundation, I want to take a moment to share that Julie Mackey has decided to step into a new chapter and will be transitioning from her role with the Jae Foundation. Over the past few years, Julie has served as our Outreach […]
New Year’s Eve Party
New Year’s Eve Party Sun, Dec 28, 2025 Jason Vickrey Friends of the Jae Foundation, We’re ringing in 2026 the only way we know how — with music, meaning, and the people who make this mission possible. You’re invited to join the Jae Foundation family for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration and the official […]
Grateful For You
Grateful For You Fri, Nov 21, 2025 Jason Vickrey Friends of the Jae Foundation, As we approach Thanksgiving, our hearts are full of gratitude. We are deeply thankful for each of you—our supporters, partners, and friends—who make the mission of the Jae Foundation possible. Without your generosity, encouragement, and belief in our work, none of […]
A Boot-Check Moment with The Otherside Academy
A Boot-Check Moment with The Otherside Academy Wed, Oct 29, 2025 Jason Vickrey Friends of the Jae Foundation, Last week, we had the honor of hosting leaders from The Otherside Academy, including Founder Joseph Grenny, Executive Director Dave Durocher, and Leaders Laura Ostler and Joel Haddock. Their visit was more than a meeting—it was a […]
Leading Through the Hard
Leading Through the Hard Fri, Oct 17, 2025 Jason Vickrey Friends of the Jae Foundation, I received a text today from someone whose life was saved through the Jae Foundation. He’s now starting a mission of his own and asked me a question that hit deep: “It’s only been 24 hours since I launched the […]
The 5 P’s of Fall
The 5 P’s of Fall Mon, Oct 12, 2025 Jason Vickrey Friends of the Jae Foundation, As the leaves change and the pace of life shifts, fall gives us a natural moment to pause and reflect. Around the Jae Foundation, we often talk about the 5 Ps of Self-Leadership — Purpose, Passion, People, Perspective, and […]
Dreaming Boldly in Wyoming
Dreaming Boldly in Wyoming Wed, Oct. 3, 2025 Jason Vickrey Friends of the Jae Foundation, Last week, I had the privilege of traveling to Casper, Wyoming with Kelsey Dietz, President of Jae’s Place, and Jamie Shetler, Executive Director of the Jae Foundation. What unfolded was more than a trip—it was a reminder of why we […]
Every Step Counted – BTHO Week
Every Step Counted – BTHO Week Sat, Sep 27, 2025 Jason Vickrey Friends of the Jae Foundation, What a week we had last week! At the Jae Foundation, we believe in movement — not just physical, but emotional, communal, and purposeful. This past week, our community came together for BTHO Week, a four-day event dedicated […]