The light show will run from November 29th to December 31st this year from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly at 4204 Garibaldi Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210, weather permitting. Tune to 90.3 FM upon arrival to watch the lights dance!

Voted Best Overall Light Display in Ortega's Holiday Light Fight. Thank You!

Jack’s Christmas Light Spectacular was started in 2017 by Jack Wheeler at 11 years old. The light show has continued to grow over the years, now consisting of over 10,000 lights synchronized to 14 songs.

In 2021, the light show became a fundraiser for debra of America to raise money and awareness to help fight Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). In the past three years, the show has reached thousands and raised over $57,000 and counting as of the end of 2024 for debra! If you enjoy the light show please consider showing your thanks by learning more about EB below and donating to debra by clicking donate above.

What is EB?

Epidermolysis Bullosa, or EB, is a rare connective tissue disorder with many genetic and symptomatic variations. All types of EB share the major symptom of extremely fragile skin that blisters and tears from the slightest friction or trauma. Internal organs and bodily systems can also be seriously affected by the disease. EB is always painful, often pervasive and debilitating, and is in some cases lethal before the age of 30. Currently, there is no cure for EB. Pain management, wound care, and preventative bandaging are among the only options available. debra of America's work led to the groundbreaking FDA approval of two first-ever treatments in 2023, helping alleviate some of the most debilitating symptoms of certain types of EB.

About 25,000 people in the US live with EB. It occurs in every racial and ethnic group and affects both genders equally. For a more in-depth and comprehensive understanding of EB, please also check out debra of America’s explanation by clicking here.

What is debra of America?

Because the cost of doing nothing is too great. This axiom defines debra of America's mission and directs all that we do. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those living with EB. To achieve our mission, we do two things in parallel: we provide free programs and services to the EB Community in the US, and fund the most innovative research directed at symptom relief and a systemic cure.

In 2023 alone, our largest program, the Wound Care Distribution Program, sent over $1 Million worth of specialized bandages. That translates to over 100,000 pieces of wound care sent to families across the US. Our research funding identified the genetic basis of EB and supports the science, which is at the forefront of gene and stem cell therapy, RNA repair, protein replacement, and inhibition of squamous cell carcinoma.

ABOUT DEBRA OF AMERICA WHAT IS EB? TAKE ACTION PROGRAMS + SERVICES

Jack's Christmas Light Spectacular 2024

Benefiting debra of America to help fight Epidermolysis Bullosa