"All You Need is Some Tasty Waves and a Cool Buzz."
“For Jimmy’s Sake” is all about offering a helping hand to those facing tough times. It’s our way of keeping Jimmy’s memory alive by tackling the tough issue of mental health. We’re here to show that no one has to go through dark times alone. Our team is dedicated to sharing resources, support, and a bit of light, making sure everyone knows there’s hope and help out there. Join us in making a difference, one conversation at a time.
About Jimmy
Jim was an amazingly loving and caring person with a zest to live life to the fullest, learn, and have fun. Jim had many family, friends, teammates, and associates who loved him dearly. He also had many close best friends from WVU, Central Bucks, and Somerton. Jim was handsome, athletic, intelligent, playful, and had a good job as a Financial Examiner for the NC State Insurance Commission. Jim attended St. Christopher’s Catholic school in the Somerton section of Philly. At age 11, Jim and his family moved to Jamison, PA, where he attended Jamison Elementary and Tamanend Middle School, and he received many awards, accolades, and was class VP. While in Tamanend, Jim was a super frosh wrestler for CB East, and 4-year letter varsity wrestler.
He also was an avid baseball player, umpire,
football player, and a referee for the Warrington Warriors. Jim loved WVU and all his WVU alumni friends. He
graduated with an Accounting degree. His WVU friends said some of his favorite spots were the
Football Stadium, Mutts, Sportage, Original Dish Pizza, and summers on Cheat Lake. Jimmy had many
diverse interests from music, nature, hiking, sports, reading, attending festivals, an avid Philly Sports
fan, loved the Jersey shore, and exploring beaches everywhere; especially at the Jersey shore and in
Puerto Rico with his brothers.
Scholarship
Jim’s grandmom, Joan C. Sklencar, while in a nursing home battling cancer, initiated a scholarship to
West Virginia Foundation (www.wvuf.org) in Jim’s memory – “James Ryan Sklencar Scholarship”. Our goal
is to host fun-filled events to increase the scholarship to $25,000, so it will be held in perpetuity. A link to
Jim’s scholarship site will be forthcoming so folks can make direct donations.
EVENTS
Upcoming
Hot Dogs on the Beach
Summer
Hop Scotch across america
Spring
Suicide prevention walk
Fall