Jameson’s story has been well received in many communities. We are thankful for the media that has helped spread the message of Jameson’s Joy.

Jameson passed away on February 27, 2019.

Moore-Blanchard Funerals and Cremation Obituary 

Transylvania Times Obituary  

The day of Jameson’s service became a Random Acts of Kindness Day in honor of Jameson’s personality and kindness toward others. 

WLOS-Ashevllie Covers the Funeral and Acts of Kindness Day.  

Jameson’s Joy was created by the community, and the mission of #jamesonsjoy spread quickly. 

Transylvania Times Covers the Foundation. 

WLOS-Asheville Explains the Fitness Course. 

Homestead Realty Covers the Mission. 

TCSYES Interviews Jameson's Joy. (Begins at 12:45 mark) 

Tim Warnes, author of Daddy Hug, supports #jamesonsjoy in a blog post. 

WLOS Asheville honors Jameson as its Person of the Week. 

WLOS Asheville previews the Jameson’s Joy Music Festival. 

Transylvania Times Previews the Jameson’s Joy Music Festival. 

WLOS Asheville covers the Jameson’s Joy Music Festival.  

WLOS Asheville covers the #seniorshoutouts. 

The Fitness Course was our first major initiative due to Jameson and Rhys’ love of American Ninja Warrior.

Transylvania County Commissioners approve a partnership to build the fitness park.

Transylvania Times reports the approval of the fitness course by County Commissioners. 

Transylvania County Commissioners approve naming the fitness park.

The ribbon cutting ceremony opens the Jameson’s Joy Memorial Fitness Park.

WLOS Asheville covers the ribbon cutting of the Jameson’s Joy Memorial Fitness Park.

Transylvania Times celebrates the opening of the Jameosn’s Joy Memorial Fitness Park.

The purpose of the Jameson’s Joy Memorial Fitness Park is fulfilled.

Everyone needs some motivation to train.

The Transylvania Times previews the 1st Annual Warrior Challenge.

Jameson’s brother Rhys opens the 1st Annual Warrior Challenge by running the course. (Footage from Ken Corn-WLOS TV)

The Transylvania Times covers the 1st Annual Warrior Challenge.

Jameson’s father completes the course at the 1st Annual Warrior Challenge. (Footage from Mary Studt)

WLOS-TV covers the 1st Annual Warrior Challenge.

WLOS-TV covers the 3rd Annual Warrior Challenge.


Our Family Grief Retreat is one of the initiatives used to support families who have lost a child.

Queen City News covers the 2nd Family Grief Retreat.

The Transylvania Times covers the 2nd Family Grief Retreat.

Daddy Hug is our favorite book to read together. Our #sayyes to Daddy Hugs initiative is helping dads connect with their kids.

WNCN Raleigh covers our Father’s Day Daddy Hug donation at UNC Hospital’s NICU.

WTVD Raleigh/Durham covers our Father’s Day Daddy Hug donation at UNC Hospital’s NICU.

WLOS TV covers the delivery of 300 copies to Hendersonville Pediatrics.

The community support of our family and Jameson’s legacy has been wonderful.

W4 Car Wash chooses Jameson’s Joy as its Grand Opening Charity Partner.

Brevard College Soccer and Jameson’s Joy have a special connection.

The Brevard-Transylvania Chamber of Commerce awards Jameson’s Joy its 2022 Non-Profit of the Year Award.

Brevard Middle School hosts a Staff-Student Basketball Game.