Our Story
Jason “Jay” Farley
Story of Our Hero
Jason “Jay” Farley was the loving son of Gary and Brenda and was a best friend and big brother to Matt Farley. Jay had several relatives and friends that he loved all so dearly. Jay was raised in Methuen, MA and attended Central Catholic High School with the class of 2001 and Salve Regina University in Rhode Island with the class of 2005. Jay also had an incredible love for all animals especially his Bull-mastiff, Otis. Jay was so full of life. He was funny, kind, extremely generous and had a great sense of humor. He was loved by many. Jay loved spending time fishing and playing Poker with his friends. He especially enjoyed entering several Poker tournaments and spending his summer months in Las Vegas for The World Series Of Poker Events.
On March 4, 2013 one month after his 30th birthday, Jay suffered a severe seizure. He was taken to Mass General Hospital in Boston where he spent three weeks. Several test and biopsies revealed 20 plus inoperable tumors on his brain and 1 on his lung. The diagnosis was Stage IV Metastatic Melanoma and he was given just 4 months to live. At this time, he was put on several medications including high doses of steroids and Zelboraf. Radiation began immediately.
In June of 2013 tumors began to shrink and Jay was taken off the steroids and Zelboraf to qualify for the new PD1 trial . At the end of the month, tests revealed 1 new tumor on the brain and he was disqualified by the drug company from this trial. At this time, he was put back on steroids and started the Mek/Tafinlar Combo along with more brain radiation. At that junction Jay was given only 2 weeks to live.
In September of 2013, Jay’s test showed the brain tumors were stable but the tumor on his lung grew to fist size with a large blood clot attached to it. Jays only chance of survival was to start a risky radiation treatment to the lung, but chances of surviving that procedure were slim due to the close proximity of the heart. Jay refused to give up and decided he would take this risk. He was determined to at least be able to celebrate one more Christmas with his family and friends. The tumor shrank just enough and we had an amazing Christmas and New Years with family and friends. On January 24, 2014, tests revealed that the tumor was large again and that there was nothing more they could do for him. All medicines had to be stopped and he was given just days to live.
Jay lost his 10 month courageous battle on January 28, 2014 at MGH surrounded by his family and friends. It was Jay’s wish that we start raising money to help with research and awareness for this terrible disease.
He will forever remain in our hearts and never be forgotten!
A Special Thank You to All Our Sponsors & Donors
Love Sun Body
https://lovesunbody.com/
Forest City
38 Sidney St Cambridge, MA
www.fceboston.com
JF Shaw Co. Inc.
8 Middlesex Ave. Wilmington, MA
www.jfshawco.com
SMS Enterprise Inc.
5 Ridge Rd. Lawrence, MA
www.smsenterprises.com
CrossFit Andover
22R Dale Street Andover, MA
www.cfandover.com
J & B Butcher
259 East Main St. East Hampstead, NH
www.jbbutcher.com
Cataudella Funeral Home
126 Pleasant Valley St. Methuen, MA
www.cataudellafh.com
Mano’s Pizzeria
5 Haverhill St. Methuen, MA
www.manospizzeria.com
Kazarosian Costello & O’Donnell LLP
546 Main St Haverhill, MA
www.kcolaw.com
Martineau’s Towing
27 Haverhill St Methuen, MA
www.martineaustowing.com
Melillo Brother’s Laudromat
62 Main St North Andover, MA
Dr. John K. Mallen
32 Stiles Rd. Salem, NH
www.drjohnmallen.com
Jon Ryan’s Pubs
1795 Main St. Tewksbury, MA
56 Chelmsford Billerica, MA
www.jonryanspubs.com
Salem NH Physicians Network, PC
289 Main St. Salem, NH
Pediatric Professional Associates, PC
413 Broadway Methuen, MA
www.pediatricspro.com
Sentry Glass Company
655 Havehill St. Lawrence, MA
www.sentryglassco.com
Richard F. Jeffers Flooring Contractor
Lowell, MA
Dunkin Donuts
464 Lowell St. Methuen, MA
Pasta Loft
220 East Main St. East Hampstead, NH
241 Union Square Milford, NH
www.pastaloft.com
Smitty’s Tavern
124 Essex St Haverhill, MA
All American Awards
86 Lawrence St Haverhill, MA
Jackson Lumber & Millwork
215 Market St. Lawrence, MA
www.jacksonlumber.com
NE Utility Constructors Inc.
94 Glenn St Lawrence, MA
www.neuco-inc.com
Environmental Compliance Services
588 Silver St. Agawam, MA
www.ecsconsult.com
Dawn Kingston – Photo Shoot (Auction)
www.439photgraphy.com
Pacific Packaging Products
24 Industrial Way Wilmington, MA
http://www.pacificpkg.com
Coolibar Sun Protective Clothing (Raffle)
www.coolibar.com
Latitude Sports Club – 3-month membership (Auction)
www.latitudesportsclub.com
Zorvino Vineyards (Auction)
www.zorvino.com
Wendy Gore & Rick Rooney
Mike Sheehy – Bruins Tickets (Auction)
UV Skinz UPF 50+ Sunwear (Gift Bag)
The Campbell Family & Friends
Kathy Sheehy
Katie & Nick Greco
“The Little Giants”
Natalie, Juan, & Julian Peralta
Mike, Ann Marie & Sean Sheehy
Tracy Cockerham & Scott Bauhofer
In loving memory of Connor M. Cockerham
Corey Santiago
“All in Bro”
Michael & Marureen Doherty
Chris, Gary & Adam
