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Phoenix Children’s Hospital Special Connection

  One of our most favorite things to do is to spend time with our heroes – Courageous Kids who inspire us every day to Never Ever Give Up! The Jessie Rees Foundation has made countless Special Connection hospital visits with…
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Jessie Journal

My Jessie Journal:: Hi Sweet Pea, it’s daddy! I love and miss you so much. As you can see from this picture we finally mustard up the energy to take a new family photo at the beach. The last time…
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Rati, age 14, medulloblastoma

A family friend from Michigan referred Rati and her family to the Jessie Rees Foundation. Ever since, Jessie’s JoyJars filled to the brim with fun things inside have given relief and companionship to 14 year old Rati. Rati was diagnosed…
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12 Ways to Help a Courageous Family During the Holidays

The Holidays are such a busy time. We’ve compiled a list of 10 meaningful and supportive things you can do to be there for a Courageous Family during this busy Holiday season.  Provide meals and/or grocery items Be present. Put up…
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Jessie Journal

My Jessie Journal:: Hi Sweet Pea, it’s daddy! It’s actually raining here this morning, which seldom happens. The dogs love going outside and playing in in. Those crazy four legged fur balls. Mr. Moe would still go to your room…
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Reece, age 3, Neuroblastoma

Three year old Reece was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in June of 2018. Neuroblastoma is a form of cancer that starts in certain types of very primitive nerve cells found in an embryo or fetus. His tumor started in the adrenal gland…
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Kobe Bryant Visits JoyFactory

  Five time NBA national champion Kobe Bryant came to the JoyFactory last week! Bryant visited the JoyFactory to stuff JoyJars with girls from his Mamba girls basketball team.  Kobe and the Mamba girls basketball team stuffed 400 JoyJars for…
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Jessie Journal

My Jessie Journal:: Hi Sweet Pea, it’s daddy! I miss you so much and love you tons more. I’m actually writing to you from the living room where this massive 14’ Christmas tree is. Yep, mom & Shaya went big…
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It’s #GivingTuesday!

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that is fueled by the support of social media, word of mouth and collaboration. TODAY November 27, 2018 is #GivingTuesday and we hope that you will join us in supporting kids fighting…
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The Mobile Joy Factory Visits Arizona!

The Mobile JoyFactory is a national and global corporate engagement opportunity for compassionate companies and their employees. The Mobile JoyFactory has spread JOY to kids fighting cancer with hundreds of amazing companies like: Panasonic Avionics, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Anthem, UPS, American…
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Jessie Journal

My Jessie Journal:: Hi Sweet Pea, it’s daddy! Happy Thanksgiving. We are getting ready to head down to Nana and Papa’s house. I love this picture from years ago when you asked to “feed me”. Such good times and great…
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Dennis Jr “Dj”, age 10, Ewing’s sarcoma

Dennis jr. or “Dj” is a very personable young man. He is a team player and will do what he has to to help his team. He has been very strong and brave throughout his treatments. Some days are harder…
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