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Jessie Rees Foundation Company Profile

Welcome to the Jessie Rees Foundation. We are a pediatric cancer foundation inspired by 12 year old Jessie Rees. Jessie was a beautiful, athletic, smart and compassionate girl who fought two brain tumors (DIPG) for ten months and two days. On January 5, 2012 Jessie earned her angel wings. During her courageous fight, Jessie focused on spreading hope, joy and love to other kids fighting. She knew having cancer made you feel lonely and secluded so she chose to spread love through her JoyJars®. JoyJars® have now become a recognized symbol of hope, joy and love in 150 Children’s Hospitals and over 175 Ronald McDonald Houses. Jessie also shared her motto to NEGU (Never Ever Give Up) through her Facebook Fan Page. With over 145,000 fans, her message of hope, strength and perseverance has made its way around the world inspiring both young and old to stay strong and reach for their goals. Jessie’s motto to Never Ever Give Up will always be our message to kids and families across the globe. Jessie’s heart of care and compassion is the inspiration for everything we do and everyone we help. Our Mission: Encourage kids fighting cancer to “NEVER EVER GIVE UP” We fulfill our mission and spread Jessie’s love by specializing in these five areas… Encourage kids to NEGU Assist Families to NEGU Rally friends & communities to NEGU Mobilize Celebrities & Athletes to Help kids NEGU Educate the World on Pediatric Cancer We fully believe that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Jessie cared and so do we. Please contact Jessie’s daddy Erik if you have any questions. Erik’s email is erik@jessie.org. Jessie Rees Foundation, is a recognized 501(c)3 public charity. Please note the Jessie Rees Foundation was formally known as The NEGU Foundation and officially changed names on February 2, 2012.

News from Jessie Rees Foundation:

Anthem Blue Cross of California Never Ever Gives Up Helping Courageous Kids

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Jan 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Anthem Blue Cross of California was named 2012 California Donor of the year for its support of courageous kids battling cancer by the Jessie Rees Foundation. "Over the past year, Jessie and her foundation have helped over 50,000 courageous kids fighting cancer to Never Ever […]

CNN Names Jessie Rees "Young Wonder"

Network recognizes Foundation Founder for her work RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — CNN named Jessie Rees one of their "Young Wonders" and recognized her work as part of their Heroes of the Year celebration on Sunday, December 2 at the Shrine Auditorium. The ceremony, hosted by Anderson Cooper, was attended by the […]