Educate-Advocate-Search

An Advocate for Wilderness Search and Safety

The mission of The Jon Francis Foundation (JFF) is to reduce incidents of loss through wilderness safety education and to improve the public response to missing adults.

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Bringing Jon Home

Meet Jon and be inspired by his life. Follow the  search in the Idaho Mountains. Walk with Jon on his journey of faith.

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Jon Francis Half Marathon

Health and fitness enthusiasts, runners and friends of Jon Francis will be pleased to know that the Jon Francis Half-Marathon will return in 2013 on Sept 21, at Square Lake Park in Stillwater, MN.

Race Information

Wetterlings Receive Award

Patty and Jerry Wetterling were honored at the 1st Annual Event for their exceptional service to the Jon Francis Foundation.

2nd Annual Event Info

Why a Cairn?

A cairn is a manmade pile of stones, often in a conical form. They may mark the summit of a mountain or a memorial. Placed at regular intervals, they indicate a path across barren terrain or climbing routes. The Jon Francis Foundation (JFF), like a cairn, provides knowledge and acts as a guide to others who find themselves unwilling travelers on an unfamiliar path.

The 2nd Annual Event

The 2nd Annual Jon Francis Foundation (JFF) Event was a wonderful evening of good food and story telling with Boyd Huppert.  Thank you for attending and supporting JFF with your donations.  Thank you to the JFF  Board for their hard work to make it happen.  Thank you to Chilkoot Cafe for their hospitality and great food.

Foundation News

  1. The Jon Francis Foundation Race Events: Power UP! Eric Hoffman 04-Sep-2012
  2. Jon Francis Foundation and Lakeview Hospitals Join Forces Eric Hoffman 13-Aug-2012
  3. Support the Foundation Eric Hoffman 07-May-2012
  4. Welcome to JFF! Eric Hoffman 29-Apr-2012