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Memorial 5K Run & Walk CLICK HERE FOR RACE TIME RESULTS Jacob Butze June 11, 2023

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

"I'm doing my absolute best to live the way Jacob did by being positive and doing everything I can to put a smile on everyone's face just like he would have."

~ Molly Stewart, Cousin

"Jacob's foundation will enable young people to dream big. This foundation is helping the next generation of learners without the means to afford an education."

~ Brandt Butze, Jacob's Father

Why the Foundation?

When thinking of ways to carry on Jacob’s legacy, a group of us got together and tried to answer the question; What would Jacob Do?

The first thing he would do is find ways of helping people. He loved education and always felt fortunate his family had the means to send him to a school where he would flourish. St. Edward High School nurtured the four pillars of faith, excellence, relationship building and leadership. Why stop there?

Jacob had big plans that transcended his small space. The Jacob Butze Memorial Foundation decided to expand too. Our next phase is to provide funds for students entering Miami University, Farmer School of Business with necessary funds to ease the burden of tuition. These are people who exemplify the four pillars and need assistance.

Our focus is education. Simple and Plain. As we expand, we will direct funds to help students who need the assistance. Jacob lived in gratitude with every breath. We want to carry that legacy to future generations.

Always in Our Hearts

  • “I’m doing my absolute best to live the way he did by being positive as much as possible and doing everything I can to put a smile on everyone’s face just like he would have. I am also registered for the Be The Match program and I hope I will be able to help someone some day. I also donate blood as often as I can!”
    Molly Stewart
    Cousin
  • “Today I will remember Jacob. Tomorrow, I will not forget you. Tomorrow, I will smile for you, because I know you are looking down and would want me to. You were the kindest person I knew. You were selfless. You were loving. You were kind. You were compassionate. You are in my heart forever.” 

    Drew Dallet
    Uncle
  • “I’m forming closer bonds with those in my life by embracing positivity and love. He always made people feel so welcome and appreciated, and if I can bring that same feeling to others, I feel that I will have succeeded in making the world a little bit better for Jacob’s sake.”

    Gillian Moncrieff
    Best Friend
  • “Gratitude was Jacob’s way of life, and Thank You was his mantra. In Jake’s honor, I am giving small thank-you notes to anyone who does anything for someone else. The thank-you notes have a message of appreciation printed inside. I give them to the check-out clerk at the grocery store, the car wash, the hairdresser, etc. The response has been greater than I could imagine. People say, “You made my day”, or “I really needed this”. I silently reply, “Thank you, Jake”.

    Susan Klein
    Jake’s Nana
  • “I’m carrying on Jacob’s legacy by appreciating everyday and making an effort to make others happy, the way he did.”
    Maddie Rose
    Sister’s best friend / He’s another brother to me
  • “I hope to carry on Jacob’s legacy by being a good friend and confidante to all of those around me. He was such a reliable and kind person to all, and I can only hope to have half of that effect on the people around me.”
     
    Abi Aronoff
    Friend
  • “For the past two years we have spent my birthday together with our friends from St Ed’s and Magnificat who always drive down to oxford to celebrate. It was tradition to go to Sushi Nara. Then we would end our night dancing in the middle of the mosh pit at Brick Street. Those birthdays I spent with him and our friends are something I will cherish forever!”

     
    Gabby Weist
    Friend
  • “My favorite memories of Jacob are endless. Every single moment was my favorite. The pre and post hockey game hangouts, watching him run cross country, facetimes, all of it was an absolute gift. Through all of this, I believe my favorite memory was the first moments I was blessed with his presence. It was at Hunter Mullen’s in the summer of Sophomore year. Jacob had 0 clue who I was and had run up to me as if I was someone he’s known forever. From there I knew our friendship was endless. Jacob, along with a select group of people and I started a group chat titled “Wolfpack.” We didn’t expect us to grow as close as we did but for the remainder of high school we were stuck with eachother. I will forever cherish those memories.”
    Sarah
    Friend
  • “We talked almost every single day. I really enjoyed spending time with Jacob in general whether that was in person, over FaceTime, etc. I never once had a bad time with him and I always looked forward to talking to him throughout the day. I also really loved getting lunch with Jacob between classes. He always knew how to put a smile on my face and we would just have so much fun when we were together.”

    Elise Gray
    One of my best friends
  • “In the Jewish tradition, I take the best qualities of Jacob with me in my life. I don’t give up anymore- whether I start cramping while on a run, or when work gets hard. I know that Jacob never gave up, so I don’t anymore. I’m a better listener to my friends, too, like Jacob taught us.”

    Zach Keenan
    Camp Friend
  • “I am applying for PA school in hope to one day help patients like Jacob with their cancer treatment. I am using his story in my essay as a way to show how truly wonderful he was and how amazing his PAs were to him while in the hospital.”

     
    Abby Dallet
    Cousin
  • “My favorite memory of Jacob will always be waking up to him jumping on me and he would throw all of my stuffed animals on top of me like I blended in. I’m trying to live every day like him. Never ever giving up and making it through to the next day with a smile on my face.”

     
     
    Ana Butze
    Sister
  • “Every time Jacob would visit wisconsin he would come to school with me and we would always get out early and go to Kopps Frozen Custard for ice cream. I am taking more time to do things that I enjoy and spending time with people I love as well as doing everything I can to help those around me!”

     
     
    Ellie Dallet
    Cousin
  • “For the short time that I knew Jacob, he really inspired me to reach out and show love to everyone I encountered. He was so go at making connections with other people and letting them know that someone cares about them. I try to carry on Jacob’s legacy by doing the same that he used to do. I know that’s what he wanted and being able to spread the love that he once did is all I can ask for.”

    Ray Kahn
    Friend

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Jacob Butze Memorial Foundation
425 Literary Road
Suite 100
Cleveland, OH 44113