He lost his daughter to childhood cancer. But his love and her legacy are stronger than ever
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Cancer patients must simultaneously fight the disease and heal from the treatment. When they need a break, that's when their friends and family step in.
Jessie Rees never did anything to deserve the mission of fighting cancer, which was unexpectedly thrust upon her. She not only fought cancer but also connected with something larger than herself by creating a path for philanthropy. Daniel N. Hoffman has been a Fox News contributor since May 2018. Before joining Fox News, Hoffman had a distinguished career with the Central Intelligence Agency, where he was a three-time station chief and a senior executive Clandestine Services officer. Follow him on Twitter @danielhoffmanDC.
In March 2011, Erik's 11-year-old daughter Jessie was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. While undergoing grueling treatment, Jessie was empathically thinking of other children stricken with cancer, especially those who could not leave the hospital. Jessie created "Joy Jars", which she filled with toys and gifts to support children like her, in the fight for their lives against pediatric cancer.