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Community Unites to Stuff 3,000 Joy Jars for Jessie

2/15/2026

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  • Volunteers at Onelife Fitness in Tysons Corner, Virginia, stuffed 3,000 Joy Jars on a Saturday in February 2026 to honor Jessie Rees, the child who died of brain cancer at age 12.
  • The effort drew support from community members, including a U.S. Army officer and Nathan’s teacher undergoing cancer treatment.
  • Erik Rees, Jessie Rees's father, said he was proud of the day, which underscored generosity and enduring cancer legacies.