Jackson Wright Youth Fund 

The Jackson Wright Youth Fund was established in memory of Jackson Leith Wright, who passed away tragically on June 14, 2015, at the age of 8 years old. Thanks to the generosity of family, friends, and community, an endowment fund in Jackson’s name was established at the Fredericton Community Foundation. The fund supports youth attending summer camps and participating in sports.

May 1, 2024 – FHS Bleachers Fundraiser

Jackson would have been graduating from the FHS this year. Though it will soon be 9 years since Jackson left us, it is May 1, 2024 that looms large for Jackson’s loved ones. This is this day that will mark the transition from living more days without Jackson, than with him— 3,244 days to be exact.

To acknowledge this day, the Jackson Wright Youth Fund and the Fredericton High School have partnered on a fundraiser to support the purchase of new bleachers for the school’s gymnasium, a facility that is widely used by our community. The City of Fredericton and the Government of New Brunswick have already committed funding to the bleacher replacement project, though a shortfull of approximately $60,000 remained to complete the project. As a distraction on a difficult day, Jackson’s father, Jeff Wright, will hike 32.44 kms on May 1, 2024 to raise funds for this meaningful community project. That’s 100 meters hiked for every day lived with and without Jackson.

Exciting news!

We are excited to share that our goal to raise $60,000 has been achieved, thanks to the generosity of so many caring people and community-minded businesses. In fact, together we have surpassed $60,000 in the past week, thanks in part to the J.T. Clark Family Foundation’s '$10,000 challenge gift' that created the momentum necessary to reach our goal. Funds raised beyond the goal will be used to help upgrade the FHS main gym score table, which, like the bleachers, is in need of replacement.

To everyone who contributed: THANK YOU! We are grateful for your love, support, and continued commitment to community sport. Thank you all for helping to build upon Jackson's legacy. It’s amazing what can be acheived when we all work together towards a shared goal.

All donations made to the Jackson Wright Youth Fund between March 29 and May 4, 2024 will go towards the FHS bleachers project.

Donation received after May 4th will go towards the Jackson Wright Youth Fund, an endowment fund that supports youth attending summer camps and participating in sports.

Donations may be made securely and with ease online, and a receipt for income tax purposes will be issued by the Foundation. A plaque will be installed near the bleachers recognizing the Jackson Wright Youth Fund and the lead donors who help to bring this project to fruition. The results of the fundraiser will be shared publicly by the Foundation. 

Everyone who donates to the FHS Bleachers campaign will be invited to attend an event this fall to commorate the new bleachers.

Please help us continue to build Jackson’s legacy and support this important community project. Together, we are making a lasting impact on the community that Jackson loved so much.