Chester County Community Foundation

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The Jeremy P. Wilson Foundation

Upcoming Events...

Second Annual Jeremy's Jedi 5K Run/Walk
Friday, June 1, 2012
4:30PM: Registration Opens
6:00: Opening Ceremonies and Kids Fun Run (Ages 10 and under)
6:30PM 5K Start
Awards Ceremony immediately following the 5K

Register at www.jeremysjedi.org
or Click here for mail-in registration form

About Jeremy...
 Jeremy was a bright, beautiful and happy boy; a triplet with two sisters, Laurel and Claire.  He was a very conscientious student who truly loved school, never wanting to miss a single day.  Jeremy had many varied interests including Star Wars, building Legos, fishing, music, playing the cello, technology and skiing.  He was a proud Boy Scout and was very dedicated to fundraising for his school, church and community. 

On August 29, 2007, at the age of 10, Jeremy was diagnosed with undifferentiated sarcoma of the liver with lung metastases after just three weeks of symptoms.  Sarcoma is a very rare and severe form of cancer in both children and adults.  His chances of survival at diagnosis were only 17-20% (1 in 5).  Jeremy bravely endured 13 months of increasingly difficult treatments, including chemotherapy and its side effects and multiple surgeries. 

Sadly, Jeremy lost his cancer battle on October 5, 2008 at the age of 11 1/2, partially due to limited research and treatment options available for this rare type of cancer, and partially due to inadequate government funding allocated for childhood cancer research.

Jeremy fought his disease with great strength, grace, courage and determination, always maintaining his wonderful, positive, goal seeking attitude and keeping his beautiful smile intact.  He lived his 11 1/2 years to the fullest.  Jeremy was a very special and remarkable boy, who truly loved his family, friends, school and life itself.  He left this world much too young and much too soon.  Jeremy has become a true inspiration to everyone who knew him, even those who have only heard his story.

Mission Statement...
The Jeremy P. Wilson Foundation is committed to honoring Jeremy’s Love of Learning by enabling other students to pursue higher education, and his Love of LIFE by helping to promote childhood cancer research, to give other children better treatment options and a “Hope for a Cure”.

Foundation goals...
To provide an annual scholarship to a student at Great Valley High School who has lost a parent or sibling to cancer or who is a childhood cancer survivor.  To contribute funding to various organizations that conduct pediatric cancer research and trials to develop more successful treatments of rare childhood cancers, particularly Sarcoma.  Make donations to various organizations that assist childhood cancer patients and their families.  Provide direct financial assistance to specific local families whose children are receiving treatment for childhood cancer.

Jeremy P. Wilson Scholarship...
The legacy of Jeremy's love of learning will be honored by awarding an annual scholarship of $1000
or more to a graduating senior from Great Valley High School.
View Requirements & Eligibility
Please return completed application to the Great Valley High School Guidance Office.

The first annual award was given to Melissa Perkins.
Congratulations Melissa!

Read the scholarship award speech, as given by Jeremy's mother, Karen Wilson

Past Events...

Jeremy's Jedi 5K Run/Walk
May 7, 2011
Great Valley Middle School
255 Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA 19355

The Jeremy's Jedi 5K Run on May 7, 2011 was a huge success.  The weather was fabulous and we had a great turnout.  Thank you so much for your support.  It's not too late to DONATE.  We will continue to FIGHT for a CURE for Childhood Cancer to honor and remember our special son, Jeremy Peter Wilson.

Make a donation...

Donate NOW to Jeremy's Foundation!
OR
Send this flyer and a check made payable to:
"The Jeremy P. Wilson Foundation / CCCF"
28 West Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382

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