Category: Diseases and Disease Research

NEGU FOUNDATION

AKA Jessie Rees Foundation

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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NEGU FOUNDATION

Also Known As:: Jessie Rees Foundation
Physical Address:: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
EIN:: 45-1836440
Web URL:: www.jessie.org
Blog URL:: www.facebook.com/Jes...
Leadership:: Erik Rees

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Forms 990	2011 Forms 990 filed with the IRS
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Fiscal Year Starting: Jan 1, 2011
Fiscal Year Ending: Dec 31, 2011

Revenue
Total Revenue	$197,531

Expenses
Total Expenses	$91,629

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NEGU FOUNDATION

Also Known As:: Jessie Rees Foundation
Physical Address:: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
EIN:: 45-1836440
Web URL:: www.jessie.org
Blog URL:: www.facebook.com/Jes...
NTEE Category:: G Disease, Disorders, Medical Disciplines; G30 Cancer
Year Founded:: 2011
Ruling Year:: 2011
How This Organization Is Funded:: Corporate Sponsors - $200,000; Private Donors - $600,000; Grants - $200,000

Mission Statement

The mission of the Jessie Rees Foundation is to encourage everyone affected by pediatric cancer to Never Ever Give Up.  

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Impact Summary from the Nonprofit

<div> Over the past year, the Jessie Rees Foundation has been able to empower kids fighting can- cer in 162 Children’s Hospitals, 175 Ronald McDonald Houses and in over 4,500 homes. They have stuffed and shipped out over 25,000 JoyJars to kids fighting cancer in all 50 states and even children in London, Germany, Canada and South Africa. Unfortunately there is no time to celebrate because cancer does not take a break...kids and families needs us NOW! The facts still say... • Today, a child dies from cancer every 4 hours • Today, and every day, 41 kids are told they have cancer • Today, over 50,000 kids sit in hospitals receiving treatment • Today, over 250,000 kids get treated at home • Today, these kids feel lonely, limited and labeled The problem still shows a... <ul> <li> 100% need hope, joy, and love </li> <li> 100% need to be encouraged to Never Ever Give Up </li> <li> 100% need to know they have a network of support lifting them up </li> <li> 100% of siblings get lost in the care </li> <li> 100% of families that lose a child need to be encouraged to never ever give up With the work of Jessie Rees Foundation, a solution is being offered. A solution that truly empowers kids fighting cancer to “never ever give up” during their most difficult season of life. A solution that is full of hope, joy and love. It is clinically proven that a positive mental outlook can dramatically improve ones resilience rate. So we press on with passion and persistence so Jessie’s wish to encourage every kid fighting cancer to never ever give up can be reached.  </li> </ul> </div>

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Leadership

Erik Rees

Leadership Statement:

On behalf of my family and the Board of Directors of the Jessie Rees Foundation, thank you for  supporting our mission to encourage kids affected by cancer to Never Ever Give Up.  She will always be the inspiration behind NEGU. It was her motto and message for the 10 months she fought cancer. It is our mission now! NEGU, Erik Rees Jessie’s Daddy & Chief Encouragement Officer

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Program: Encourage Kids to NEGU

Budget:: $600,000
Category:: Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines
Population Served:: Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.)

Program Description:

A wide variety of resources and services to encourage kids to Never Ever Give Up that include: JoyJars, NEGU room makeover kits, games, downloads and other NEGU gear.

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Program: Assist Families to NEGU

Budget:: $100,000
Category:: Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines
Population Served:: Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.)

Program Description:

A wide range of tools and products to support families at all stages of treatment to Never Ever Give Up.

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Program: Rally Friends, Communities and Corporations to NEGU for Kids

Budget:: $100,000
Category:: Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines
Population Served:: Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.)

Program Description:

Resources and experiences to rally friends, schools, clubs, teams and corporations to support kids fighting cancer in their community to NEGU.

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Program: Mobilize Celebrities and Athletes to NEGU for Kids

Budget:: $100,000
Category:: Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines
Population Served:: Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.)

Program Description:

Facilitate special connections between celebrities and athletes in person or online to encourage kids to Never Ever Give Up.

Program Long-Term Success:

Jessie's wish was to ensure every kid fighting cancer would receive one of her JoyJars which totals over 250,000 children.

Program Short-Term Success:

Jessie's wish was to ensure every kid fighting cancer would receive one of her JoyJars which totals over 250,000 children.

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Jessie's wish was to ensure every kid fighting cancer would receive one of her JoyJars which totals over 250,000 children.

Program Success Examples:

As of June 2012, over 20,000 JoyJars have been delivered to children in over 150 Children Hospitals, 175 Ronald McDonald Houses, and over 4,000 homes in the United States.  In addition, close to 500 jars have been sent to children internationally who courageously fight cancer.

Program: Inspire the World to NEGU for Kids.

Budget:: $100,000
Category:: Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines
Population Served:: Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.)

Program Description:

Global awareness and education on pediatric cancer and the need to NEGU for kids.

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