“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure”- Author Unknown
When a family loses a child, they are left with their precious memories—some stored safely within their hearts, others documented through photographs, videos, baby books and journals. After the loss of their daughter Jessie, Erik and Stacey Rees wanted to find a way to help other grieving parents memorialize and preserve everything special about their child–a way to remember their character and their spirit–a way to remember them–just for who they are.
From this desire to help, the Rees family created Memory Canvases, custom canvases 
documenting special and memorable words to describe the family’s sweet child and their memories together. Memory canvases are currently available at no financial obligation, to families who have lost a child to cancer (under 18 years of age) through the Jessie Rees Foundation. We have had an overwhelming response from parents who have received Memory Canvases for their children and we are so honored to offer this beautiful gift to them.
“what a project this was – THANK YOU – wow, a real ‘therapy’ session for the family. It was great to do this!”- Recipient of a Memory Canvas.
“I just received the memory canvas for my daughter Megan and its beautiful. I don’t know how i can 
ever repay you for this and the honor of choosing us for this”- Recipient of a Memory Canvas
“It is beautiful! Just perfect! Thank you so much! I really appreciate you doing this for us. You will never know how much it means! May God richly bless you!”- Recipient of a Memory Canvas.
If you would like to learn more about receiving a memory canvas, visit our Jessie Rees Foundation family website>resources. Canvas requests can only be made by the parents of the child.
Thank you for visiting us. The Jessie Rees Foundation is 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 limited so she chose to spread love stuffed in her JoyJars®. JoyJars® have now become a recognized symbol of hope, joy and love in over 200 Children’s Hospitals, 175 Ronald McDonald Houses and 11 countries. Jessie also shared her motto to NEGU (Never Ever Give Up) through her Facebook Fan Page that has over 200,00 fans. This 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.
To join Jessie in supporting courageous kids fighting cancer, donate for JoyJars.