11/3/09 Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation, Ft. Lauderdale

Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation
Broward General Medical Center
1600 South Andrews Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 593-5603
http://www.jjccf.org/

The Story of the Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation (JJCCF)


Imagine you’re told that your child has cancer. What would you do? Sandra Muvdi, the founder of the Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation (JJCCF), discovered that: “Your entire life turns upside down and you’re thrown into a downward spiral leading to various types of situational crisis.” Imagine dealing with the trauma of your child battling a life threatening illness while unable to pay the rent to keep your family off the streets. Even worse, imagine you’re unable to pay for medical tests and treatments that are critical to your child’s survival.

Unfortunately, many low income families lack the financial resources required to provide optimal care for a sick child.In short, a diagnosis of childhood cancer creates an immediate medical and emotional crisis while also creating a financial crisis for many families. That's why JJCCF is committed to providing emergency financial relief to help families pay for everyday necessities such as medical, utility, rent, mortgage, car, and groceries. This direct and tangible assistance for access to basic necessities is vital to the survival of these children while they're receiving treatment.

The mission of the Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation is to provide financial assistance for underprivileged children fighting cancer. As an advocate, the Foundation helps raise additional funds through media partnerships, collaborating charities, newsletters, and special events to ensure ill children maintain access to basic human necessities during times of crisis.

JJCCF is a nonprofit IRS approved 501(c) (3) public charity founded in 2004 by Sandra Muvdi shortly after the loss of her only child to cancer. The Foundation was created in memory of Jessica June Eiler Muvdi (1996 - 2003).



Interview with Founder Sandra Muvdi who lost her daughter Jessica June Eiler Muvdi in 2003.



Interview with Founder Sandra Muvdi who lost her daughter Jessica June Eiler Muvdi in 2003. Plea for 3 year old Felix Castillo. To read Felix's story, visit: http://www.jjccf.org/kids_felix.html



Interview with mother who's 3 month old son lost his left eye due to cancer.