Despite the continued economic downturn in 2009, JJCCF had a prosperous fundraising year. The Foundation’s budget grew approximately 70% during 2009 thanks to the contributions of generous individuals, private foundations and corporations. Almost every penny raised during 2009 was applied to our Financial Assistance program.
We are pleased to report JJCCF was able to double the financial assistance per child to $2,000 for 46 children / families (194 family members). Our Advocacy program raised funds with our partners at WPLG-Local 10 News Care Force so a single mom of four children could have a car to transport her child missing cancer treatment. We surprised this mom with a new car on December 2009. Additionally, JJCCF raised over $16,000 for a single dad of three children so that his daughter could have a consultation at M D Anderson, and the family could have access to basic human needs during a difficult five month period. Recognition: Broward Health named their reception room at their new Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Center in honor of Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation and in memory of Jessica.
