He lost his daughter to childhood cancer. But his love and her legacy are stronger than ever

"I miss my daughter every day." 

When he speaks those words, Erik Rees pauses.  He chokes up but gathers himself and continues, "but she'd be super proud." 

In March 2011, Erik's 11-year-old daughter Jessie was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. While undergoing grueling treatment, Jessie was empathically thinking of other children stricken with cancer, especially those who could not leave the hospital. Jessie created "Joy Jars", which she filled with toys and gifts to support children like her...