Leilani
Charlean F. -Assisted single mother of Leilani (6 y/o, Wilms’ Tumor – kidney cancer)
“The Jessica June Foundation has helped my daughter and I in many ways. Not just with financial help but also with hope and kindness. My daughter Leilani was first diagnosed at age 5 with Wilms’ Tumor. JJCCF helped us with our rent, and they also helped pay towards some of our bills. If it wasn’t for their help, I don’t know what I would have done.
I was disoriented from just finding out my daughter has cancer. Something you would never expect to hear about your child. It also didn’t help that I am a single mom of two kids who had to stop working to take care of Leilani. JJCCF staff came to visit my daughter and I in the hospital, which is a far drive from where JJCCF is located and spent time with my daughter. Just showing my daughter that she cared put a smile on Leilani’s face. Unfortunately, my daughter at age 6 has been re-diagnosed. You would think that it would be easier the second time around; but it is not. It has been harder on Leilani and I and even harder on my son. Once again, JJCCF has helped us with our rent, which means the world to me. What I love about JJCCF is that they don’t just give you assistance, they actually care about you, your child and your family.
After Leilani’s first diagnosis Sandra (JJCCF Founder) wrote to me online and asked how my daughter was doing and she was amazingly sweet. Most people don’t get involved. But she took time out of her day and that alone felt nice, that there are people that do care. When you first hear your child has cancer you feel you’re the only one in the world who is going through it but you’re not alone. JJCCF has helped me realize that.
I would tell donors that JJCCF is an amazing charity that helps amazing children and their families who never give up fighting. Because of their generosity and help we Moms’ can spend more time with our Little Hero’s and actually enjoy that time without worrying about anything else at the particular moment. Sandra Muvdi has inspired me to go back to school and pursue a career that will hopefully help more children and their families as she has been doing for years now. I don’t understand why things happen in life, but I do know that there are people who have made an impact and a difference in our lives. JJCCF has made one in mine, even though it is under these sad circumstances. I hope whoever donates will realize how much of an impact even a little donation can do for a family. It truly gives a family hope that things can be “normal” for them again and even during the toughest times. I personally want to thank JJCCF for all they have done; not just for my child but for every child they have ever helped!”
