Celebrating Jackie’s life, light and legacy.
Let’s influence positive change in health, education and wellbeing, in Jackie’s name and spirit.
About the Jaclyn Fisher Foundation
The Jaclyn Fisher Foundation was conceived as a family foundation by Jackie herself, and later was created in her name and memory by her parents and sister.
Jackie Lea Fisher was an extraordinary young woman whose life was tragically cut short at age twenty-five. Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at nine years old and with Primary Peritoneal cancer at the young age of 21, Jackie continuously embraced life to the fullest, always supporting others with abundant love.
Jackie was kind, generous, dedicated and passionately believed in the possibility of change for the better.
Through the Jaclyn Fisher Foundation we aim to keep Jackie’s memory alive, and to honor her extraordinary spirit going forward.
Our Mission
The Jaclyn Fisher Foundation is dedicated to continuing Jackie’s legacy of giving of herself and her resources for “Tikkun Olam”*, the betterment of both her community and the greater world.
In collaboration with you – our partners and donors – we hope to influence positive change in the areas of health, education and wellbeing, in Jackie’s name and spirit.
*Tikkun Olam is the Kabbalistic concept of repairing the world through acts of kindness, selfless giving and the pursuit of peace & light.
Media – In the news
Jackie’s dedication at the JGH
The Suburban Jackie's the new place for great food at the Jewish General Hospital April 26, 2025, by Mike Cohen – Last week the Jewish General Hospital Auxiliary formally launched Jackie’s, an impressive kosher food emporium located on the first floor in Pavilion E...
The Jacyln Fisher story and the latest initiative with La Rue des Femmes
"Une nouvelle clinique de proximité pour femmes vulnérables à Montréal" Watch a video on the inauguration of the Jaclyn "Jackie" Fisher Clinic and learn more about the clinic and the population it serves in this news piece from Noovo (in French).The Jaclyn “Jackie”...
2020 Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Jaclyn Fisher Education Symposium
On Sunday, November 29 2020 the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Jaclyn Fisher Education Symposium, a day-long education event, took place. This free educational event, in memory of Jaclyn Fisher, featured several distinguished medical professionals discussing various...