on April 27, 2013, The Jessie Rees Foundation, a Global Pediatric Cancer Foundation, will host it’s 
second annual NEGU Gala in Newport Beach California to benefit children fighting pediatric cancer. This year’s theme–A night to Shine for courageous kids fighting cancer!
NEGU, which stands for Never Ever Give Up, was the motto and message of Jessie Rees who was a caring 12 year old girl who courageously fought two inoperable brain tumors for ten months. Jessie lost her fight on January 5, 2012 but left behind a global movement of over 200,000 supporters and a simple wish—”please encourage every kid fighting cancer to Never Ever Give Up.” Jessie’s Wish is also the mission of her foundation, which provided encouragement, resources and support to over 40,000 courageous kids in 2012.
This special evening of dining, drinks, dancing, special entertainment and awards, is all about raising awareness and support to continue Jessie’s Wish. There are over 250,000 children fighting cancer today. Everyday 46 more kids are told they have cancer. Every one of these courageous kids and their families need encouragement, hope, joy and love!
The first annual NEGU Gala was a smashing success with over $100,000 raised to continue Jessie’s mission of spreading love, hope and joy to children all over the world fighting cancer. The money raised from this event enabled the Jessie Rees Foundation to send close to 5,000 JoyJars to kids fighting cancer in hospitals, homes and Ronald McDonald Houses. JoyJars, founded by Jessie Rees and coined after her middle name Joy, are jars filled with hospitals approved toys, games and a special note from Jessie- NEGU- Never Ever Give Up.
The 2nd Annual NEGU Gala will be held at the Fashion Island Marriott in Newport Beach on April 27th, 2013. For complete information about this event including ticket prices, sponsorship opportunities, hotel bookings, event schedule etc, please visit our NEGU Gala Events Page.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!!
Some things you may want to do while visiting our site– Meet Jessie!
Request a JoyJar for a Courageous Kid Fighting Cancer!