Jeffrey Moreland Cancer Foundation

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In late 2011, Jeff was diagnosed with a brain tumor, which later on was discovered to be a very rare form of brain cancer. Over the next thirteen months he fought through four surgeries, radiation therapy, long hospital stays and physical and cognitive therapy. It was amongst all of these trying times in Jeff’s life that the love, generosity, and kindness of others touched him deeply. Jeffrey was a Correctional Officer at The Substance Abuse Treatment Facility in Corcoran, Ca. When news of his illness reached his fellow officers, a time bank was established so that coworkers could donate their vacation hours to help cover Jeff’s absence and paychecks while he was fighting cancer. These same officers setup an additional time bank for Jeff’s brother Mike, to ensure that he could be by Jeff’s side without fret. Neither Jeff nor his brother ever missed a dime of their paychecks. Donations were given online, from churches, friends, family and even strangers. In this difficult time in Jeff’s life and the lives of those who love him, these acts of generosity and kindness meant everything in the world. Jeff was so grateful and humbled by the love and kindness he received. He always talked about how he couldn’t wait to do the same for someone else, to impact another person’s life as his had been. Jeff passed away peacefully in November of 2012, never having the chance to fulfill his desire to lend a helping hand to those in similar situations. We hope to carry out Jeff's wishh through donations raised by our non-profit organization honoring him.