Our Story

         Many of his friends in the car community and around town knew our son, Jasper, as “Jay”. His smile and infectious laugh are always recalled in conversations when we get together, and it’s tough to put a finger on how many of those would comment that he was their best friend.

         We had open conversations as son and parents, and weren’t afraid to be open about our thoughts and feelings. Jasper struggled with social anxiety, and was diagnosed later with bipolar disorders, which may have been addressed better with an earlier diagnosis. Fortunately, he was able to find his sense of being within the car community. He aspired to create awesome tuner events with “no bullshit” and a celebration of rides of all levels of ability.

         While bearing his own issues, Jasper spent much of his energy just being there for others. We’d question what he was up to when he would jangle his keys and head for the door late at night. “So and so broke down on the highway”, “So and so’s not in a good place”. We didn’t get that that was his Clark Kent way of saying he had to go and save the world.

         On November 23, 2022, Jasper passed from a blood clot after knee surgery. Words can’t describe the void and devastation we felt. A number of his friends held a memorial meet and reached out to ask what they could do for us. Together we envisioned JayDay Charities, with the intent to keep Jasper’s drive going and illuminate others to the need to be good to each other and help when you can.

         As a charity, JayDay aims to raise funds to give to mental health initiatives within New Hampshire. The goal is to be able to provide assistance to groups on multiple levels. Whether kids activities, community outreach or research projects, we drive to help get people from their darkness to a brighter future.