Life Scout Jack E. is working toward his Eagle rank with a personal and impactful project. Jack is honoring the memory of his sister Anna, who passed away at age six due to mitochondrial disease — a rare, complex, and often misunderstood illness.
Mitochondrial disease occurs when the mitochondria — the tiny structures in our cells responsible for creating energy — don’t work properly. This can affect nearly any organ in the body and cause a wide range of symptoms, including muscle weakness, developmental delays, neurological issues, and organ failure. Because there is currently no cure, treatment focuses on managing symptoms and supporting affected families through complex journeys.
To help make a difference, Jack is partnering with the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) to collect used medical equipment and get it into the hands of families who need it most. Many families face steep medical expenses and ongoing care needs so that this effort will have a real impact.
Jack is kicking off his project with a fun and meaningful fundraiser — a private movie night at SOPAC, open to all MAPSO families!
🎬 Minecraft Movie at SOPAC
📍 South Orange Performing Arts Center
📅 Wednesday, April 9th
🕖 7:00 PM
🎟️ $8 discounted tickets for all scouts
Jack has reserved an entire theater for the opening of the new Minecraft movie, and all proceeds will support his Eagle project and the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. It’s an excellent opportunity to help a fellow scout, honor a meaningful cause, and enjoy a fun night with family and friends.
📣 Please help spread the word!
You can check out the event flyer and ticket link here:
👉 Tickets
👉Flyer
Let’s rally around Jack, celebrate scouting, and make a difference — one movie ticket at a time.