Captured Event

May, 04 2010 - Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation "STAR" Event

Where: Wasie Villa

When: Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Beneficiary: Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation

Host(s): Sandra Muvdi & The Wasie Foundation

Mistress of Ceremonies: Sandra Muvdi

Catering: L'Hertimage Catering

Music: DJ Chase

Event Coordinator: Jen Klaassens, The Wasie Foundation & Sandra Muvdi, Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation

Board of Directors: Sandra Muvdi, President and Treasurer of the Board of Directors. Muvdi is the Founder and President of JJCCF - Gregg Sjoquist, Chairperson and Secretary of the Board of Directors. Sjoquist is the CEO of The Wasie Foundation. *Most Outstanding JJCCF Volunteer, Director, and Contributor since 2007 - Diana Muvdi, Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors. D. Muvdi is a fulltime volunteer at Sanar Costa Atlántica—a nonprofit organization providing treatment and care for underprivileged children with cancer - Fred H. Johnson III, Director. Johnson is a Financial Advisor and a Financial Planning Specialist - Scott H. McPherson, Director. McPherson is a Director of RE/MAX. - Mayte Padron Cordones, Director. Pastor for Ministerio Nueva Jerusalem Internacional. Up to 12/31/09 was WPLG-Local 10 News Care Force Reporter. Worked on various televised projects with Muvdi to further benefit JJCCF assisted children.

Blacktie Photos by: Ginny Fujino, Blacktie-SouthFlorida.com

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Four beautiful young girls had the opportunity to be a "Star" for the night, thanks to Sandra Muvdi, Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation and Gregg Sjoquist & Jen Klaassens, Wasie Foundation.

They arrived with their families in style in a stretch limo and walked the red carpet cheered on by friends,  supporters and volunteers who came to make this party special, just for them, to acknowledge what they must endure to "beat" the cancer that affects them and the lives of their family. 

Sandra Muvdi, Founder / President Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation (JJCCF): 

“The STAR event was everything I had hoped for.  Our guests were Foundation contributors & volunteers, child cancer heroes, and pediatric oncology representatives from seven Tri County partner hospitals. Young, old, black, white, rich, poor, sick, healthy, fancy & simple… all with a common thread of genuine, loving and caring individuals.  The magical evening at the Wasie Villa was full of surprises including one for me!  JJCCF volunteers and Windsor Diamonds unexpectedly gave me a symbolic diamond “starfish” necklace which I will always cherish and wear proudly.  I know everyone felt special and enriched from contributing and knowing the joy brought to three families in crisis enduring pediatric cancer attending the event. “

Vision
The vision of the Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation is to increase the number of children for whom we provide financial assistance, increase the funding levels for each child, and broaden advocacy and awareness throughout the nation.

About the Mission
Successfully executing the mission of the Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation (JJCCF) is critical for helping children and their families in the greatest need of assistance. A child diagnosed with cancer requires intense medical care and is unable to go back to school for a long period of time, thus making it necessary for a parent to provide fulltime care. With the loss of income that occurs when a parent leaves work to care for a loved one, it can plunge a hard-working family below the poverty line. For a single parent the only source of income is often lost. Under these circumstances, the federal government provides assistance such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income; however, many families are unable to pay for basic human necessities—even with help from the government. As a result, JJCCF is dedicated to providing temporary financial relief to help families pay for everyday needs such as utility bills, medical expenses, rental costs, car payments, and groceries. This type of direct and tangible assistance allows families to have access to the most basic necessities that are vital to the survival of these children receiving cancer treatment.

As advocates for ill children without the financial means for appropriate care, we work with various media outlets such as local newspapers, magazines, and television stations to create awareness in an effort to raise additional funds and find alternative channels of support. By raising awareness about the struggles of underprivileged children fighting cancer, we help draw attention to families in need in order to provide the support that every child deserves. We believe every child needs an equal opportunity to fight cancer with access to basic human necessities—and we’re committed to reach as far as possible to ensure every child is given an opportunity to fight cancer with the appropriate care.