Virginia 12-year-old is helping kids with cancer after losing his own mom to the disease
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Young Jerron Hoffman of Virginia is helping kids with cancer by holding a "Joy Jar" event in October — in honor of his mom, who died of cancer, and inspired by Jessie Rees, a cancer victim as well.
People who care can "donate joy jars to kids in need." And the kids, right in the moment, can experience that gift of thoughtfulness. "The kids with cancer can enjoy something." She "devoted her remaining three months on this earth to our children as faithfully as she had since they were born." "Starbucks is donating food and sandwiches, and McDonald's is donating burgers." The idea of filling "joy jars" with gifts for kids came from Jessie Rees of California. Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent on Twitter at @maurmack.
This is partly why young Jerron Hoffman, a 12-year-old living in Virginia, is dedicating a big chunk of his time this year to helping kids who are in the hospital with cancer.
He wants to brighten their days as they go through their treatment — and let them know that other people are thinking of them. And really care.
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