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 grant programs of the Massage Therapy Foundation are designed to advance research on therapeutic massage and bodywork, foster initiatives that serve populations in need, promote research literacy within the profession, support evidence-informed practice based on available research and practitioner experience, and enhance the Foundation's financial and organizational effectiveness. Specifically, the Foundation offers two types of research grants: Research Support Grants (up to $30,000) and Research Awards (over $30,000). These grants are awarded to individuals or teams conducting studies aimed at advancing understanding of therapeutic applications of massage, public perceptions and attitudes toward massage therapy, and the role of massage therapy in health care delivery. The grants support high quality, independent research on massage therapy as a health/mental health treatment and prevention modality. Eligible investigators include those associated with universities, independent research organizations, or other qualified institutions.