When a child is diagnosed with a medical condition, families are often overwhelmed by medical jargon, unexpected expenses, and uncertainty about what comes next. Jack’s Helping Hand helps ease that burden by providing assistance with gas, food, and lodging so children can get to their appointments, families can stay together, and parents can focus on what matters most—their child.
Our Assistance Program is available to any family in San Luis Obispo County with a child under 21 who has medical needs.
Learn more by visiting our website or calling our office:
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Honor someone you love this Valentine’s Day by ordering a legacy brick at Jack Ready Imagination Park. Every brick helps bring our universally accessible playground to life!

Visit the link in our bio for more information or to purchase a brick!
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Jack’s Assistance program is the heart and soul of our organization. We recognize the unexpected costs of caring for a child with unique medical needs, so we work tirelessly to lend a helping hand.
Over the past 12 months we’ve provided:
💚 More than $152,000 towards fuel, food, and lodging expenses for our children and families.
💚 More than $11,830 for vital equipment, medical bills, and expenses not covered by insurance.
💚 $37,000 in scholarships for our adaptive riding and swimming programs
💚 $27,000 for our Back to School and Oncology Programs
Thanks to your support, over the last 19 years, we have provided more than $3.5 million in assistance to our special children.
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As we step into 2026, we want to honor the remarkable boy at the heart of everything we do—Jack Ready—and to celebrate a meaningful milestone: 20 years of Jack’s Helping Hand.

Diagnosed with a brain tumor at a young age, Jack faced obstacles that required specialized equipment and constant support to communicate, eat, and experience childhood like his peers. Through Jack’s journey, the Ready family came to understand the heavy and often unexpected financial burdens placed on families caring for children with cancer and special needs.
After Jack’s brave three-year fight ended in 2004, his story did not. His life became the foundation for something greater. What began as a family’s determination to help others has grown into a nonprofit that, for 20 years, has been dedicated to supporting families facing similar challenges, made possible by the generosity of an incredible community.
As we enter our 20th year, we are proud to continue carrying Jack’s legacy forward. In the months ahead, we look forward to sharing the stories of the children and families we serve.
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To our devoted community: your compassion continues to change lives. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being the cornerstone of our mission.

As we look back on 2025, we are proud that we have upheld our fundamental mission of serving children and families throughout our local community for the past nineteen years. Our Assistance Program now provides monthly support to more than 80 children, ensuring they can access the specialized pediatric care they need. We remain unwavering in our commitment to removing or reducing the financial strain of travel costs for families already facing the daily complexities of caring for a medically fragile child. We also continue championing programs that give our children opportunities to participate in adaptive activities, share in moments of laughter and happiness, and simply enjoy being kids.
Our Imagination Park’s Equestrian Center continues to flourish, with the Little Riders Program thriving in its exceptional facility. We’re thrilled to announce that Phase 2—our inclusive playground—is becoming a reality! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we will be ordering the playground equipment with an installation goal for 2026, bringing us closer than ever to our vision of a fully accessible park for all children. Your support, including the success of our 14th Annual Imagination Park Fall Classic golf tournament, has made this dream tangible.
This year’s Annual Celebration and Barbeque at Santa Margarita Ranch once again reminded us of the remarkable community that makes our work possible. Together, we’ve witnessed countless moments of genuine compassion and human kindness. As we reflect on nineteen years of service, we’re deeply grateful for your constant support. Every milestone achieved, every family assisted, and every dream brought to life flows directly from the generosity of friends like you who embrace our vision.

-Paul and Bridget Ready
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