Jesse J Sanctuary Foundation

09/02/2026

Thank you. City of Granger, Iowa. It was an awesome day! Jesse J Sanctuary Foundation.

09/02/2026

It was such a joyful and heartwarming day at Granger Nursing & Rehab!💚

We absolutely loved meeting the plant lovers in the group. Their enthusiasm, smiles, and love for plants made the day extra special.

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who participated, and especially to Lisa Knapp, Activities Director, for helping make this wonderful day possible.

Thank you for welcoming us and allowing us to share something we love with all of you

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

A Thank‑You to a Parish
Indianola Community Church

How do we thank a parish we do not belong to—
a haven of faith whose doors opened wide,
whose kindness crossed every border
as effortlessly as sunlight crosses a morning sky?

How do we thank parishioners we have never met,
yet whose hearts walked beside ours
like quiet lanterns glowing along a shared road—
each carrying their own sorrows,
their own victories,
their own whispered prayers for healing?

You embraced our mission without knowing our names.
You stood with cancer patients from every corner of life—
different stories, different paths,
yet bound by one unchosen thread:
the long, uncertain, sacred cancer journey.

And though we cannot rewrite yesterday,
you reminded us of a truth that never fades—
that sometimes the greatest kindness
comes from those who owe us nothing,
yet choose to care anyway.

Here in Iowa, where we bear the heavy ache
of being second in the nation for cancer rates,
your compassion feels like rain on drought‑stricken soil—
a soft promise that hope can bloom
even where suffering has settled too long.

With humility and deep gratitude,
we thank you for choosing our cause,
for lifting us toward sustainability,
for offering generosity wrapped in love,
for giving our mission a steadier heartbeat.

Your support is a gift we will cherish—
a gentle wind at our backs
as we walk forward for families, for neighbors,
for a community longing for blue skies
and the healing wisdom of nature
to help us find meaning, courage,
and the strength to continue.

May your kindness return to you
in blessings that rise like dawn—
soft, golden,
and unstoppable.

May hope gather around you
the way petals gather around a bloom,
and may our shared compassion
become a bridge of light
for every soul facing cancer’s shadow.

You have given us more than help—
you have given us a reason
to believe in tomorrow again.

08/27/2026

Looking forward to it.

08/21/2026

We had such a beautiful community event at Edgewater-A WesleyLife Active Life Community where we were able to share the mission of Jesse J Sanctuary Foundation. Our hearts are full from the kindness and support we received. We are deeply grateful to the wonderful staff and residents who welcomed us so warmly.

Thank you, Jenna and Cindy, for creating such a meaningful and uplifting afternoon. Your generosity and care truly are appreciated.

08/19/2026

Looking forward to welcoming a big, joyful crowd to the sanctuary. The afternoon will be filled with yard games, laughter, and easygoing fun in a gorgeous country setting. And truly — the luxurious tractor hay ride through the rolling Iowa roads to a local dinner is something everyone raves about.

Please join us. It’s going to be unforgettable. Children's Cancer Connection