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
$1.02k
Trevor And Kathryn Eden
$1.02k
Margaret Baker
God bless and comfort you at this time - she was a very special young lady. Margaret Baker
$750
Anonymous
$520
Christohper Reed
$500
Donna Hodgson
A life lived to the full, an inspiration to all. Always remembered. Xxx
$500
Qld Braille Music Camp
$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
$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.
$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
$315
Bruce Oswald
We miss you, Jessye. You enriched our lives and made everything so special. Thanks for everything. Love you forever. Dad
$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
$208
Tabor College May 2023 Morning Tea
Morning Tea in your honour, Jessye ❤️
$115
Margaret Lopes
As part of CRA’s fund raiser.
$105.50
Gerald Little
Jessye will always be part of our home group and we were so lucky to share memories with her.
$105.50
Adrian And Lauren Riessen
$105.50
Cube Architects
an inspiration in life and after
$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
David S. Bruce
$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
$105.50
Anonymous
$105.50
Nic Heidenreich
$100
Elizabeth Mcgrath
Jessye was such an incredible, special and inspirational young woman. Always in my thoughts xxx
$100
Eilish And The Family
Jessye was an inspiration to us all!! What a privilege it is to be her cousin. Xxx
$100
Graeme Harris
We are thrilled to have known Jessye and will remember her fondly each time our grandies wear the jacket.
$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
$75
Cath And Riccardo Parrinello
Jessye was an inspiration and she is really missed!
$63.30
Anonymous
$52.75
Lewis Crawford
$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
Tracey Curran
Thank you
$52.75
Margaret Atena
Seizing the opportunity to plan the next trip in memory of Jessye.
$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!
$52.75
Tom Oswald
$52.75
James Cibich
$52.75
Sue Jones
$50
Angelo From Total Trades
As part of CRA’s fund raiser.
$50
Michele Thompson
What a brilliant idea. Happy 21st birthday gorgeous Jessye. She will be enjoying all adventures and looking down upon everyone.
$50
Anonymous
$50
Andrew And Casandra Whisson
$40
Luisa Silveira
It was great to meet Jessye. So much intelligence and zest for life life packed in a young girl.
$31.65
Nate Troisi
You’re a miracle, Trish. Endless love x
$26.38
Shinata Thalleycherry
❤️
$26.38
Boxer
In memory of Jessie a really special mady
$26.38
Michael Green
$26.38
Elena Harrison
A perfect idea. Jessie continues to change the lives of others, what a beautiful human.
$26.38
Ebani
$26.38
Lise Temple
Such strength is truly inspirational
$26.38
James Carmody
$21.10
Amy Park
$20
Anne C
Through CRA Building Services fund raising.
$20
Laura Olds
As part of CRA’s fundraising bbq! A fantastic cause x
$15.83
Maddi Stevens
$10.55
Makayla Caruso
$10.55
Kitty Hawk
$10.55
Makayla Caruso
<3
$5.28
Rosy
Thank you for the cupcake!
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