Odd One Out Productions has released a short documentary based on the annual fundraiser for those battling cancer, Jammin for Jaclyn.
Premiering on Dec. 23, the less than eight minute documentary features footage from the annual benefit concert in 2019, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with the organizers, and clips of the performers.
It tells the story of how this family-run benefit came to raise more than $185,000 over the past seven years for eight families in their ongoing fights with cancer, according to information provided by Michael Squillace.
The organization was originally established for Sayreville resident Jaclyn Squillace who was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer while five months pregnant in 2014. Her brother, Michael, a professional multi-instrumentalist, along with her parents and co-founders, Denise and Ron Morgan, created the annual event in order to raise funds for Jaclyn’s many surgeries and treatments, but also to lift her spirits.
As she went in and out of remission for several years, they continued to run the event for others fighting cancer in the community.
She passed away in 2018 at age 30.
The documentary is directed by Zachary Grullon, featuring a score by Jake Tavill and produced by Zachary Grullon, Lou Blackmon and Michael Squillace.
To view the documentary, visit https://youtu.be/ms8oKkZQ7OQ