Jessye’s life was ended prematurely in January 2022 by Bone Cancer (Osteosarcoma). She was 20 years old.
Jessye was an incredibly positive, engaged and active young woman who really wanted life. She loved challenges of all types and seized every opportunity that came her way to experience all that life had to offer, even as her disease advanced and eventually overcame her.
She loved:
- the physical challenges and sensations of cycling, rowing, horse riding, judo and skydiving,
- the mental challenges of learning about and living in a foreign culture,
- the intellectual challenges of school, university and private study,
- the emotional challenges of remaining positive and enthusiastic about life whatever difficulties came her way.
Jessye’s Seize the Day! Appeal celebrates Jessye’s 21st birthday on 27 June 2022. Over a period of three months following her birthday, the family is encouraging all who knew Jessye, and even those who didn’t, to do something special in her memory and to honour the way she lived. To take on a challenge for themselves, or to organise an adventure or a fundraising event - and to donate to bone cancer research.
All funds raised and donated to the Garvan Institute for Medical Research through Jessye’s tribute page will be directed specifically to sarcoma research.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$208
Tabor College May 2023 Morning Tea
$52.75
Tracey Curran
Thank you
$5.28
Rosy
Thank you for the cupcake!
$10.55
Kitty Hawk
$31.65
Nate Troisi
You’re a miracle, Trish. Endless love x
$52.75
Lewis Crawford
$10.55
Makayla Caruso
<3
$115
Margaret Lopes
As part of CRA’s fund raiser.
$50
Angelo From Total Trades
As part of CRA’s fund raiser.
$20
Anne C
Through CRA Building Services fund raising.
$10.55
Makayla Caruso
$26.38
Shinata Thalleycherry
❤️
$520
Christohper Reed
$15.83
Maddi Stevens
$26.38
James Carmody
$52.75
James Cibich
$20
Laura Olds
As part of CRA’s fundraising bbq! A fantastic cause x
$105.50
Nic Heidenreich
$63.30
Anonymous
$100
Eilish And The Family
Jessye was an inspiration to us all!! What a privilege it is to be her cousin. Xxx
$75
Cath And Riccardo Parrinello
Jessye was an inspiration and she is really missed!
$26.38
Boxer
In memory of Jessie a really special mady
$100
Elizabeth Mcgrath
Jessye was such an incredible, special and inspirational young woman. Always in my thoughts xxx
$221.55
David Mcgrath
An amazing initiative for a wonderful person. Jessye is an inspiration to all of us. We consider ourselves so very lucky to have had the chance to get to know her. All our love, Dave, Xuanwei and Liam.xx
$211
Valerie Mcgrath
A life model for us all! So proud to be part of her family. Beautiful, inspiring, talented, courageous, a joy to us all! So much love xxxxx
$105.50
Anonymous
$40
Luisa Silveira
It was great to meet Jessye. So much intelligence and zest for life life packed in a young girl.
$100
Graeme Harris
We are thrilled to have known Jessye and will remember her fondly each time our grandies wear the jacket.
$52.75
Anna Olijnyk
I was not lucky enough to meet Jesse, but hearing Bruce speak about her inspires me to live life and love my family.
$52.75
Sue Jones
$52.75
Tom Oswald
$500
Qld Braille Music Camp
$1.02k
Margaret Baker
God bless and comfort you at this time - she was a very special young lady. Margaret Baker
$415
Jane, Barry, Gabrielle & Chantelle
Our home was your home Jessye. You touched our lives & our hearts and taught us so much without you even knowing it. We will cherish the memories forever
$105.50
Nic Tubb
Me dismissing the Year 10 science class: We'll see each other after the long weekend. Jessye: Well I won't. Me: Face palm. Jessye: Biggest cheesy grin ever as she walks off laughing at me. The lessons you taught me matter and I am a better teacher having known you. Thank you, Jessye
$750
Anonymous
$315
Bruce Oswald
We miss you, Jessye. You enriched our lives and made everything so special. Thanks for everything. Love you forever. Dad
$50
Andrew And Casandra Whisson
$26.38
Lise Temple
Such strength is truly inspirational
$50
Anonymous
$105.50
David S. Bruce
$21.10
Amy Park
$100
Susan Farnhill Née Leckie
Jessye was greatly loved enjoyed and admired by Mum and Dad ( Jean and Bill Leckie). I have lit a candle on their behalf. I like to think Mum is giving her a hug right now Love Sue Farnhill
$330
Trish Campbell
Forever in my heart, Jessye. You are a part of me forever. Thanks for the laughs, the adventures, the special times together. We all marvelled at your strength and determination to live life in the best way possible - whatever. I love you so much.
$105.50
Colleen Sheerin And Family
I make this donation on behalf of the Sheerin family. We are thinking of Jessye today on her 21st birthday.
$105.50
Cube Architects
an inspiration in life and after
$26.38
Ebani
$26.38
Elena Harrison
A perfect idea. Jessie continues to change the lives of others, what a beautiful human.
$105.50
Adrian And Lauren Riessen
$105.50
Gerald Little
Jessye will always be part of our home group and we were so lucky to share memories with her.
$315
Adam/michele Plumridge
We have such fond memories of meeting you and your family, including your mum Daphne at Wistow. Jessye was such a brave heart and so very inspiring. You are all imprinted in our memories. We send our love and best wishes. Chele and Adam
$52.75
Cove Print
What an amazing girl Jessye was. We'll have to think of a challenge for ourselves to be part of the celebration of her life!
$26.38
Michael Green
$1.02k
Trevor And Kathryn Eden
We knew of Jessye through conversations with Bruce and were always amazed by her approach to life. We appreciated the opportunity of supporting this cause
$500
Donna Hodgson
A life lived to the full, an inspiration to all. Always remembered. Xxx
$52.75
Margaret Atena
Seizing the opportunity to plan the next trip in memory of Jessye.
$50
Michele Thompson
What a brilliant idea. Happy 21st birthday gorgeous Jessye. She will be enjoying all adventures and looking down upon everyone.
Morning Tea in your honour, Jessye ❤️