Jaxon Landfair, a 17-year-old student from Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, left this world in September 2019. Diagnosed with Leukemia in November of 2018, he fought a valiant fight against cancer spending his final months in Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Make-A-Wish Arizona reached out to Jaxon to offer him a wish due to his critical illness. Instead of choosing to HAVE anything, to MEET anyone, to DO something, or to GO anywhere, Jaxon wanted “something that would last”. His wish, that he hoped to live to see fulfilled, was to create a college scholarship for a Basha High School student who, like himself, aspired to go into law enforcement. Make-A-Wish Arizona was proud to fulfill Jaxon’s wish by offering to fund the first scholarship. Jaxon’s family has created the Jaxon Foundation to continue doing the good that Jaxon desired by assisting more students in coming years to pursue careers in Law Enforcement.
The Chandler Police heard about Jaxon’s request from the Make-A-Wish team and, to show their support, wanted to attend the presentation of this WISH to Jaxon. As the word spread throughout the police communities…over 50 officers from DPS, Chandler, and Phoenix Police Departments gathered at the hospital to present Jaxon with a special badge, challenge coin, or a prestigious hat from their organization. It doesn’t stop there! The Phoenix Police Department had a helicopter drop down outside of the building so that Jaxon could see them, and their radio communication to Jaxon was We’ve got your back!
Less than 5 percent of the Make-A-Wish Arizona wishes annually are wishes to give back and Jaxon’s Wish was one of those selfless 5 percent; which makes Jaxon’s wish all the more special to the Jaxon Foundation.
The reason Jaxon designated the scholarship for Law Enforcement is because he planned for several years to go into Law Enforcement after college.
It was a beautiful sunny day at the Ocotillo Golf Club when 160 golfers from the Law Enforcement community and Foundation supporters turned out for the 2nd annual Jaxon Foundation Golf Tournament. The day was filled with friendly competition, amazing raffle prizes, lots of selfies on the course, a few balls donated to water hazards, and fun memories for all. We want to thank all the players, our generous sponsors, and our amazing volunteers for making this a very special day.
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Friends are important, we all know that. Friends of the Jaxon Foundation help us carry out the important work of supporting and encouraging careers in Law Enforcement. When you sign up to be a Recurring Donor you help us build a better community. Please consider joining other individuals, families, and businesses who have become Foundation Friends. Click Here to join us today.
Over 95% of every donation goes directly to financial support for law enforcement students.
For Youth Interested in Law Enforcement
Police Cadet programs are designed for young men and women, generally between the ages of 14-20, who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Cadets receive training in a variety of aspects of law enforcement with the guidance and supervision of full time Police Officers. Experiences include participation in community service programs and interaction with a range of Police professionals including dispatchers, clerical personnel, and ride-alongs. One-to-one interaction with law enforcement professionals provides a unique opportunity for insight into a rewarding and challenging career in law enforcement.
The following programs are available for interested, qualified students. Contact information and qualifications for individual programs are included in this directory.
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