The Massage Therapy Foundation, through The Jacquelyn Project special fundraising initiative led by Marshall Dahneke to honor his daughter, Jacquelyn Penrose, supports the application of massage as a therapy to improve health and well-being. The initiative highlights the commitment to keeping Jacquelyn’s legacy alive by supporting breast cancer community service projects, particularly signifying Marshall Dahneke's dedication by participating in the Boston Marathon for this cause.
The Massage Therapy Foundation offers grants primarily to advance research, initiatives, and education within the massage therapy field. Their grants aim to support studies that enhance the understanding of therapeutic applications of massage, public and healthcare attitudes towards massage therapy, and its role in health care delivery. Specifically, the foundation provides two types of research grants: Research Support Grants up to $30,000 and Research Awards ranging from $30,000 to $300,000. These grants are for individuals or teams associated with universities, independent research organizations, or institutions able to conduct high-quality, independent research on massage therapy as a treatment or prevention modality for health and mental health issues, promoting evidence-informed practice within the profession.