The Joe Joe Bear Foundation was created
in memory of Joseph David Ordaz who
passed away on March 10, 2009 from Acute
Lymphocytic Leukemia, he was 24..
Joe had a bone marrow transplant on
July 17, 2008 that the doctors thought
would be successful. However on
December 3, 2008 he found out the
cancer was back. Joe was undergoing
treatment to prepare for a second.
transplant when he asked for a teddy bear to hold while he was alone so that he could feel like
we were with him always. Joe was so full of life and had a smile that would light up a room whenever he entered.
He was always in good spirits and always tried to make people
smile, he is deeply missed.
The charity was created to keep Joe’s memory alive and to help others in the same situation.
It saddened him to hear the children crying at night in the hospital when they were alone and
scared, he would say, “he wished he could help comfort the sick children.”
Testimonials.
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Caitlyn was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma in March 09 and this was her first visit to MD Anderson to start her chemotherapy treatments. She is currently cancer free…. The cheer bear she received lifted her spirits and made her feel much better since she is a cheerleader at WCJH and it reminded her of what she had to look forward to when she beat her cancer. Caitlyn was the very first recipient to receive a bear from Joe Joe Bear Foundation |
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This is Taylor. She received her bear in June. |
| Aaron recieved a bear in May but we don’t have a picture of him but we got this statement from his mom. Aaron has taken his Joe Joe bear with him to every appointment he has had since it was given to him. It has been a great source of comfort during some difficult procedures. It like his security blanket LOL even 12 he loves his bear.
Atia’s favorite stuffed animal is the purple bear with white polk-a-dots that she received from the Joe Joe Bear Foundation. She takes it everywhere she goes. It was a GREAT gift and one that she will always cherish. |
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