It is with the heaviest of hearts that we start this fundraiser, in honor and in memory of the most beautiful, unique, soul anyone who’s ever had the pleasure to meet her, has ever known. Jillian leaves behind a 15 year old daughter, Giselle Juliana, who was her heartbeat. Giselle is now living with her single father and many of you have reached out to inquire as to how/where to give.

Giselle, we know nothing can take away the sadness of losing your mom, or quicken the healing process baby girl. This is just to show you that you are not alone, and though neither money, nor any of us can replace your mom, we want you to know that you are loved, beyond measure. And we know that Jillian lives on inside of you, happily, peacefully, and no longer in pain. She loved you more than there are stars in the sky and here is a letter we found that she wrote just for you:

Giselle,

I gave birth to you, but you didn’t come with instructions. I know that I made mistakes along the way and for those I am sorry. I hope that you can forgive me and understand they came from not knowing and not from a lack of love. From the moment you were born, my heart was yours. I looked in your eyes and saw all my hopes and dreams come alive in you. I love you more than you will ever know. It’s never ending, never judging, and always unconditional.

Forever and always.

We raise this money knowing that Jillian’s hopes and dreams are alive in you, something to help you make them come true. We love you Giselle.

In Loving Memory of Jillian Alise Thomson Jones