About the Foundation "The Jessie Rees Foundation was, and always will be, inspired by one courageous and compassionate 12 year old little girl. Her name, Jessica Joy Rees, better known as “Jessie”. Jessie was a faith-filled, beautiful, athletic, caring and loving twelve year old girl who courageously fought two brain tumors (DIPG) from March 3, 2011 to January 5, 2012. She loved her family very much and her puppy Mr. Moe." About Their Mission "Jessie’s compassion for others led her to ask her parents a short and simple question, “How can we help them?” Jessie was referring to the other children who were in long term, in-patient treatment at Childrens' Hospital of Orange County, the same hospital that Jessie was receiving treatment from.After receiving the “go ahead” from her parents to find a way to help, Jessie created JoyJars®. She just loved creating these fun-filled gifts of joy to share with her peers who were fighting cancer and she continued to encourage them to NEGU®. NEGU, Never Ever Give Up, was Jessie’s personal motto and message."
Our Involvement Compassion Change A change drive that helps pay to send JoyJars to hospital-bound children. One 16oz water bottle filled with dimes pays for FIVE JoyJars! Joy Drives A toy drive to collect hospital-approved toys that fill the JoyJars delivered to children! Courageous Cupcakes A bake sale that helps raise money to pay for JoyJars being sent to hospital-bound children! Brave Beanies Knitting, crocheting, or sewing beanies for children who have lost their hair due to their battle with cancer