I wanted to use my wish to understand the process of how telling a story — whether that’s through a movie or a theme park or even a t-shirt or storefront — can evoke so much emotion in an individual. The majority of JZips we’ve received as donations have always been Disney characters.
I started playing lacrosse when I was 12 years old. My brother Aaron had just returned from sleepaway camp with a new found love for the game. I quickly understood why Aaron liked to play and soon I too was in love with the sport. Lacrosse was something we both excelled at. One of my
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One Song with So Much Meaning My connection to the song “Stand by Me ” started with my older brother Aaron, who introduced the song to me after going away to summer camp. Every morning his counselor played this song as an alarm to wake up his bunk. After the summer, Aaron started playing the
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Dr. Theo Nicolaides is one of my favorite people. From the first time we met till today, Dr. Nicolaides is knowledgeable, kind, unbelievable smart, fun and funny. I was so honored when he agreed to be on the JZips board and I thought this was a perfect way to introduce him. Jordan: Thank you for
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The last time I sat down in a real barber shop was in November of 2019. My whole family was with me for support as the barber shaved my head to preempt my impending hair loss. I had made the decision to shave off my hair because every time I showered; my hair was falling
During my long hospital stays, I came to appreciate just how important comfort and normalcy can be in such a nerve-wracking environment. One part of my stays that I hated was wearing a hospital gown. I mean really, who designs these things? Hospital gowns don’t fit, they are literally like wearing a sheet that probably
I share stories with friends, family and pretty much anyone that will listen. I realized long before I was diagnosed with brain cancer that sharing stories can make people laugh, cry, want to support, but most importantly feel connected. As part of my journey with cancer and now remission, I have even more to share.
