Rancho Santa Margarita, CA — Today, Erik Rees, CEO of the Jessie Rees Foundation announced that Jacksonville Jaguars Jordan Palmer and his teammates and the Foundation will distribute Holiday JoyJars to courageous kids fighting cancer and other long term illness at Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville on Tuesday, December 4 from 2 to 4 pm“Ronad McDonald House Jacksonville provides courageous kids with cancer and other long term illness with groundbreaking care and healing – they embody Jessie’s motto, ‘Never Ever Give Up’, and we are honored to distribute Holiday JoyJars with Kaitlin there,” said Erik Rees, Jessie’s Daddy.
Each Holiday JoyJar carries 15-20 new, age appropriate, toys within its brightly covered sealed jar for courageous kids with cancer. Jessie started distributing JoyJars herself in 2011 during her fight against inoperable brain cancer. She passed away in January of this year and the foundation she started now serves 196 children’s hospitals and every Ronald McDonald House in America. Holiday JoyJars were created in partnership with our partners UPS and Anthem Blue Cross of California to make sure every child is supported this season.
“Jessie cared for kids that faced the same struggles she faced by bringing joy to their lives and encouraging them to Never Ever Give Up,” said Erik. “We are blessed to have supporters like Jordan Palmer and his teammates, UPS, Anthem Blue Cross California and all of those who have helped pack and distribute 20,000 Holiday JoyJars this season.”
WHAT Distribution of Holiday JoyJars by Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback Jordan Palmer and his teammates and the Jessie Rees Foundation
WHERE Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville 824 Children’s Way
Jacksonville, FL 32207 (Meet in Main Lobby)
WHO Jordan Palmer, Quarterback, Jacksonville Jaguars & teammates
Jeff Gibson, Jessie Rees Foundation
WHEN Tuesday, December 4, 2012 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
PARTICIPANT BACKGROUND
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville https://rmhjax.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Jacksonville supports the health and well-being of children by providing lodging and other services for critically ill, chronically ill and seriously injured children and their families. Our vision is to serve the growing number of children and families who continue to need our programs as the world-class pediatric services offered in Northeast Florida expand by:
- Innovative and compassionate programs that focus on family needs.
- Management that respects privacy and emphasizes trust with all constituents.
- Governance that exercises fiscal accountability and operational excellence with transparency, integrity and honesty.
- Service in a safe, comfortable and healing environment.
Jessie Rees Foundation https://jessie.org
Founded in 2011 by Jessie Rees and her family during her fight with inoperable brain cancer, the Foundation helps kids Never Ever Give Up in their quest for healing from cancer. Distributing Jessie’s JoyJars © through 196 children’s hospitals, and every Ronald McDonald House in the US, the Foundation has provided 45,000 JoyJars to kids and families through the support of major corporate partners UPS, Anthem BlueCross of California, Life Technologies, youtheory and others.
The Foundation has provided 100% of the JoyJars at no cost to the hospital or recipients and is completely funded through private donations.
CONTACT: Jeff Gibson (949) 851-8511 jgibson@race.com