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Our Causes: Making a Difference Where It Matters Most

We're devoted to addressing critical challenges in mental health, addiction recovery, and cancer research. We aim to provide hope, resources, and tangible solutions to those in need.

The Calderon Family

If you’d like to support Dr. Calderon’s family directly, we’ve made it possible.

By contributing to the Calderon family, you’re directly supporting the people Joe loved most as they honor his memory and carry on the legacy of love he left behind. Your donation offers them a measure of comfort during this difficult time and helps preserve Joe’s values, dreams, and kindness for future generations.

Joe was a devoted father to Athena (and her husband Jason), Marty, Lorrin (and her husband T.J.), Eli (and his wife Gabby), and Jaime (and his husband Alan-Arthur). He was their rock, their guide, and their loudest cheerleader, always urging them to live with purpose and compassion.

His grandchildren—Isaiah (and his fiancée Grace), Moriah, Jaedah, Xavier, Hannah, E.J., Nathan, Judah, Selah, Rose, Reuben, Ephraim, Lucas, and Calderón—brought him endless joy. They will keep his spirit alive in the way they love, grow, and share the lessons he passed down.

Inspiring Children Foundation

Mental health is the cornerstone of a happy, meaningful life, but so many young people—especially those facing tough circumstances—don’t have access to the support they need. The Inspiring Children Foundation understands this deeply. They’ve created a safe space for kids to learn, grow, and heal, tackling challenges head-on and giving them the tools to build a brighter future. With mental health struggles on the rise, programs like these are not just important—they’re lifesaving.

How They Help

For 22 years, Jewel’s Inspiring Children Foundation (ICF) has been transforming the lives of at-risk youth in Las Vegas through a whole human approach to physical, emotional and mental health. ICF serves hundreds of youth in-person and millions online. 95% of students in their Leadership Program have earned college scholarships for academics & athletics (tennis) to some of the best colleges in the US. Parts of the program are now being duplicated in 22 cities by other non profits. Click here for more information.

How We Support Them

At the Swanson Calderon Foundation, we’re proud to align our mission with the Inspiring Children Foundation. Like us, they believe in meeting people where they are and helping them rise above life’s obstacles. By standing together, we can reach even more kids, offer them the support they deserve, and build a future where every young person knows they have value, strength, and a reason to hope.