Media Mentions
The Bourne Enterprise
Jan 20, 2026
Anna’s Pals, the nonprofit organization seeking to build a beach house for immunocompromised children and their families, has been awarded a $100,000 grant through the MassDevelopment Community One Stop for Growth program.
The Bourne Enterprise
Nov 4, 2025
Runners of all levels are invited to help with fundraising efforts for the nonprofit organization Anna’s Pals by taking part in the inaugural Bourne to Run 5K Road Race on Sunday, November 9.
The Bourne Enterprise
May 16, 2025
The Bourne Select Board has agreed to modify a section of the contract between the Town of Bourne and Anna’s Pals, the nonprofit organization whose goal is to repurpose the Ella F. Hoxie Elementary School into a coastal facility for immunocompromised children and their families.
Good Vibe
Tribe
May 8, 2025
This morning we spoke with Kris who lost her daughter Anna at 15 to leukemia. She turned that loss into something truly wonderful in Anna's Pals.
The Bourne Enterprise
July 3, 2024
Anna’s Pals held an open house on Sunday, June 30, at the Ella F. Hoxie School. The nonprofit organization is raising funds to convert the school into a “beach house,” which will serve as a getaway for pediatric cancer patients and their families seeking respite from the clinical environment.
The Bourne Enterprise
June 28, 2024
Anna’s Pals, the nonprofit organization that recently purchased the former Ella F. Hoxie School with the intent of establishing a beach retreat for families with immunocompromised children battling cancer, will hold an Open House at the property in Sagamore Beach this Sunday, June 30.
The Bourne Enterprise
June 10, 2024
After years of dormancy, the historic Hoxie Grammar School in Sagamore Beach is poised to be repurposed into a respite retreat dedicated to supporting families with immunocompromised children battling cancer.
The Bourne Enterprise
March 13, 2024
The new owners of the historic Ella F. Hoxie Elementary School in Sagamore Beach are putting in a request for Community Preservation Act funds to replace the aging structure’s roof, which is reportedly leaking and causing flooding in some of the building’s classrooms.
WCVB 5:
5 for Good
Jan 18, 2024
Anna's Pals secures property to build beach getaway for medically fragile kids. Charity in honor of West Roxbury's Anna Jerome raises funds to offer vacations to families with immunocompromised children.
The Bourne Enterprise
Jan 17, 2024
The Town of Bourne is no longer the owner of the historic Ella F. Hoxie Elementary School in Sagamore Beach. Sale of the building to the nonprofit organization Anna’s Pals has been finalized.
The Bourne Enterprise
June 2, 2023
One of Bourne’s most underused properties will soon have a new owner. The town has come to terms on the sale of the former Ella F. Hoxie Elementary School in Sagamore Beach.
The Bourne Enterprise
Nov 4, 2022
The Bourne Select Board has authorized Town Administrator Marlene V. McCollem to pursue a purchase and sale agreement for the historic Ella F. Hoxie Elementary School. The administrator will be negotiating with a nonprofit that works with children battling cancer.
Living With Scanxiety
April 4, 2022
Join me while I speak with Kris Jerome, CEO of Anna's Pals believes that childhood cancer patients need a safe environment, away from the clinics and hospitals.
Fox 5
New York
Oct 5, 2021
Anna's Pals: The non-profit is trying to build a beach house in New England for transplant patients. AnnasPals.org.
I am a Griefist Podcast Episode 2
Aug 18, 2021
In Part 2, Kris shares about coping after Anna's passing, and motivating her to do things in Anna's honor. Visit annaspals.org to follow this incredible mother's journey.
I am a Griefist Podcast Episode 1
Aug 11, 2021
Guest Kris Jerome joins us to introduce Anna, her daughter and a twin diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) at 14 years old.
Boston Latin
School
Oct 11, 2018
A Tribute to Anna Jerome '17's Legacy to be Featured on Boston City TV. The segment will air during halftime of the TechBoston vs East Boston game.
WCVB5 Boston’s News Leader
May 31, 2018
Diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia at the age of 14, the West Roxbury honors student often thought of others despite her own exhaustive treatments.
Boston
Herald
Nov 23, 2016
Will Jerome was too stunned to confront it. His twin sister, Anna, was a Boston Latin track star who was adored by her classmates..
Wicked
Local
Nov 30, 2013
When Anna Jerome attended Boston Latin School, she’d often run around Jamaica Pond to train as a member of the track team. On Friday, Dec. 4, her family and friends. . .
7 News
WHDH
Aug 2, 2013
At 14 years old, Anna Jerome is a huge Taylor Swift fan. But when she was shockingly diagnosed with Leukemia a couple weeks ago, many of her summer plans fell through.
Childhood Cancer Hall of Champions
Undated
Anna Jerome was a very happy, friendly and smart girl. She was a daughter, a twin, a big sister, a cousin, a student, an athlete, a band member and a friend.
