After little Jessie lost her life to Leukemia, a blood related cancer, Muvdi resigned from her job as a Middle School Math Teacher to spent a few months grieving with her family who lived in Barranquilla, Colombia. As Muvdi attempted to move forward after the tragic loss, she looked to the community for support and found inspiration at Sanar Hospital—a nonprofit organization that provided free cancer care and treatment for poor children in the region.

It was at Sanar Hospital where Muvdi discovered that too many children were struggling to survive due to socioeconomic problems while battling a life threatening illness. After witnessing the efforts of the hospital to provide the added care required for underprivileged children, Muvdi’s family decided to make a donation to equip a new hospital room for children receiving inpatient treatment. In February 2004, the new room was inaugurated in memory of Muvid’s daughter, Jessica June Eiler Muvdi.

Taking the spirit of hope and community from Sanar Hospital in Colombia, Muvdi created JJCCF in her native Florida to help underprivileged children locally. The Foundation started helping children with cancer in South Florida by establishing a relationship with Chris Evert Children’s Hospital at Broward General Medical Center. JJCCF is now grateful for the opportunity to enjoy office space on the campus of Broward General Medical Center.

As part of the grieving process and a desire to turn a personal tragedy into crusade for humanity, Muvdi decided to commit the rest of her life to helping underprivileged children fight cancer. As a result, JJCCF is driven with purpose and clarity. After having experienced the loss of her only child, Muvdi empathizes with the emotional journey through which a family and child might go after a cancer diagnosis—and she will do everything possible to help underprivileged children maintain access to basic human necessities during most difficult times.