TeamJess • Hope & Heroes

02/27/2026

https://olemiss.edu/news/2026/02/rebelthon-breaks-300,000-mark-for-childrens-of-mississippi/index.html

If you take a moment to read, Jess is highlighted in this article released by the University of Mississippi about their record breaking RebelTHON year.

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students donned costumes, shared dance moves and made memories to raise a record $305,211.38 during the 2026 RebelTHON fundraiser.

02/26/2026

As Frankenstein says himself: 'Emboldened by my fearlessness, I tap into a power that inspires and uplifts.'

It’s been a month in a day it feels like, but I’m still moving ahead.
I have no idea what this will look like when the bandage comes off tomorrow and the stitches out next week, but it won’t stop my world.

With love,
Jo (jess’s mom)

02/26/2026

Today is match day for donations!
CancerFree KIDS Night For the Fight is next weekend & Little Miami High School will have four teams participating in the 12 hour event.

These high school students have committed to raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research in support of childhood cancer champions.

Team links are available in the comments for those who wish to take advantage of the donation match and support these students & the mission of Cancer Free Kids.

go panthers!

02/23/2026

Today's big news is Lanie ringing the bell, marking the end of her treatment! 🌟

This courageous young warrior bravely faced the unimaginable, inspiring me every day with her unbreakable spirit.

I'm so happy for Lanie and her loved ones. She deserves a future filled with all the good things and being a kid.

Sending extra celebration and love to Lanie today. Keep shining! ☀️

02/21/2026

Today is RebelTHON day for Jess at Ole Miss, marking her third year championing this cause for Mississippi’s only children's hospital.

This event goes non-stop for 12 hours, hoping to raise over $280,000.

Philanthropy means a lot to Jessica, and we're proud of her as she continues to see its importance in our world. As she nears her 2026 goal, achieving it would be awesome. It just makes it sweeter that her own story of resilience as a 12-year-old fighting cancer is also a testament to why championing for other kids means so much.

If you’d like to help her reach her goal, there’s a link in the comments.
-Jess’s mom

02/20/2026

What an incredible feeling it is to share the best news today!

Lanie has beat stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma and found out this week she is in remission. This remarkable 5th grader demonstrated unwavering strength and courage throughout her journey.

Next week, she'll ring the bell, marking the end to her battle. We're overjoyed for Lanie and her loved ones. Today, we surround her with love and celebrate the life-affirming victory she's achieved.
You've more than proven your resilience, Lanie - way to shatter cancer's hold!
We love you💛

02/17/2026

Go Henry! 💛

Introducing our next hero that will be attending the 2026 Pickleball for a Purpose benefiting The Live Like Maya Foundation! Meet Henry!

Henry is 12 years old (almost 13 on March 31!) and in 7th grade at Little Miami Middle School. He is part of Student Council where he recently helped raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this year.

He loves going to Kings Island, fishing, camping, Legos, playing video games, basketball and pickleball. He wants to be engineer when he grows up.

He was 10 years old when diagnosed with AML in January 2024 and rang the bell on December 5, 2024. Go Henry! 💪

Be sure to give Henry a high five at the tournament! 🖐🏻💙

Have you registered yet? https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/live-like-maya-foundation-pickleball-for-a-purpose-2026

For sponsorship info please visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-live-like-maya-pickleball-for-a-purpose

02/16/2026

02/11/2026

As we observe ❤️Heart Health❤️ Month this February, we'd like to draw attention to the potential long-term cardiac effects on children who have undergone certain chemotherapy treatments.

The pursuit of safer treatments through continued research for these youngest fighters gives us hope for the future.

Your support can make a difference. How can you help? By donating to pediatric cancer research.
CancerFree KIDS

02/08/2026

Imagine the positive impact on the lives of so many children facing cancer if corporations allocated just a portion of the funding spent on Super Bowl commercials to pediatric cancer research?

Did you know the average cost of this research is $250 an hour? Think of the lives that could be saved and the treatments that could be less harsh on these smallest heroes.

02/06/2026

What an honor for one of our Panthers to have CancerFree KIDS dedicate a research grant in his name. We are thrilled for Andrew and so proud of him and his hard fight.
Well done, Andrew!

02/06/2026

So awesome! Proud of you Andrew!