of upper body strength and was able to have a surgery called Tendon Transfer Surgery.
This surgery has given her increased strength in her arms and hands and with
continued therapy, she will be able to use a manual wheelchair instead
Jessica returned to Hamilton High West in the fall of 2005 and recieved her
High School equivalency diploma in April 2008. She is planning on continuing
her education in the field of Psychology or web graphic design.
Jessica is currently a peer mentor volunteer at Magee Rehabilation Hospital in
Philadelphia.
We are currently accepting donations
for a standing glider for Jessica. Even with intense therapy and medications,
Jessica battles daily with muscle spasms. Some so strong that it nearly knocks
her out of her wheelchair. We have been told by the doctors that with the
help of this standing glider, it will drastically reduce her spasms and virtually
eliminate the pain that is associated with it.
Our family, friends, neighbors and even
total strangers have come thru in the past and we are hoping that once again
they will help Jessica. If you would like more information about this machine,
please visit- www.planetmobility.com/store/standingframes/altimate/6000glider/index.html
Jessica Rogers Fund
C/O Commerce Bank
3470 Quakerbridge Rd
Hamilton NJ 08619
"JESSICA'S TABS FOR PHILADELPHIA
Those pesky little tabs on every beverage can, what to do with them?
Here's the answer, save them and donate them to the Shriners' hospital
for children. Everyday, over $1.6 million is spent to operate the 22
Shriners Hospitals throught North America and here's a way for us to
help that dosen't even cost a dime extra.
Jessica was introduced and sponsored by a Shriner over 2 years ago. She
has since been receiving treatment and therapy from Shriners cost free.
Shriners helps kids all over the world who have little or no health
insurance. Lets do our part to help them!!!
The tabs are sent to a collection site, weighed and money is earned per pound.
The money is used to help the patients.
So, the next time you take a sip from a can containing the beverage of
your choice, be sure to think of how useful that tab on the top can be
in supporting the Shriner's Hospitals for Children.
Tabs can be dropped off at the following locations:
Charlie Browns Steakhouse @ Hamilton-2100 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd
Hamilton NJ
Alexanders Twin Pharmacy- 2217 S. Olden Ave, Hamilton NJ
Subject Hair- 1140 S. Olden Ave, Hamilton NJ
Hamilton Township Town Hall- Greenwood Ave, Hamilton NJ
Hamilton Teen Center-Bromley Ctr- 1801 East State St. Hamilton NJ
Hamilton Township Public Library-Municipal Drive,Hamilton
**All Hamilton Pop-Warner HOME GAMES @ Ralston field.
Jessica's "Acme receipts for Shriners"
Acme markets will donate 1% of the total receipts collected
to the Shriners Hospital for Children. Please send your receipts to:
Jessica Lynn Rogers
141 A New Cedar Lane
Hamilton NJ 08610
Thank you!
Jessica, presenting a check for $2000 from tabs collected
with Kate Stier (left)Shriners public relations and
Amanda Horley, occupational therapist.
Thank you Brownie Troop 247
Brownie troop 247 recently presented over 200,000 soda can tabs to Jessica.
The troop
has spent the last 10 months collecting these tabs so that we can
recycle and donate the proceeds to The Shriners Hospital for Children in
Philadelphia. Thank you Troop 247 and keep up the good work!!!!
Thank you Sunnybrae fourth grade
Bumble bees!!
Once again, the Sunnybrae family has come thru for Jessica and the
Shriners hospital for children. On Wednesday, June 11th, the fourth grade class
presented Jessica with over 80,000 tabs to be recycled and proceeds donated to
the Shriners hospital. Jessica was also surprised with a huge 3ft necklace made
completely out of tabs.
This is the second year teachers Judy Treichler, Kathy Gmitter and Mike Mancini
along with principal Mr.Fazano have come together and thru out the school year
collected these tabs. A special thank you to an anonomyous teacher at our local
high school for her outstanding contribution to this years tab drive. We don't know
your name but please know that your kindness and generosity have not gone unnoticed
or unappreciated.
Mrs. Treichler taught Jessica in her fifth grade year
at Klockner Elementary school and also taught Jessica's older brother Joe.
Thank you Mrs. Treichler and all of the Sunnybrae family!!
Sunnybrae's Fourth grade class
Jessica with Mike Mancini, Judy Triechler and Kathy Gmitter
Pictured above are Jessica with Niamh McFadden and her parents.
Niamh has just finished the fourth grade at Sayen Elementary school in Hamilton.
Her kindness and determination has earned her the Outstanding Recognition Award from
Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Thru out the school year Niamh has
collected tabs and donated to the hospital. Niamh, your efforts are greatly
appreciated. Keep up the great work!!!
To purchase one of these magnets and show your support please visit
WWW.SCI-STEP.COM
We would like to sincerely thank you for all your support
you have shown in the last three years since Jessica's accident.
Please continue to collect those tabs and help us show
Shriners our sincere appreciation
.
Mercer County Prosecutor's Office hosted "Crime Victims Rights Week"
On Friday, April 20, 2007. Jessica was the keynote speaker. Jessica
spoke of her injuries caused by road rage and her fight to strengthen
penalties for those who are guilty of road rage.
Jessica's father, Scott Rogers speaks out to
public officals urging to introduce a law that would
require serious consequences for those who are guilty of road rage.
This law will be called "Jessica's Law"
Jessica's Law Gains Approval
On June 14,2007, The Assembly Judicaiary Committee unanimously voted for
"Jessica's Law" which,if passed by the Legislature, would upgrade assault by
auto causing serious bodily harm to a third-degree crime which could result
in a 5-year prison term for the driver. The Law, which was co-sponsored by
Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein and Assemblyman Bill Baroni also provides a 15
to 30 day loss of license and counseling for road rage for 1st offense along
stiffer fines and increased license suspension and fines for subsequent
incidents which happen within two years. Please continue to check this website
for any updates on Jessica's Law.
For any further information please E.Mail us at Devilcup06@aol.com
Thank you for your generosity.
Please keep Jessica and her family in your prayers.
Jessica with her dad at Magee-2005 Tommy Chiacchio, owner of Buffstones, poses with
Jessica and her family at the "Tabs for Shriners"
benefit held September 2006.
Host and co-host of WPST's interactive Jessica helping Tommy and her dad ,Scott anounce
night show pose with Jessica and the winners from the days raffles.
60lbs of tabs donated by the WPST
listeners.
One of many patrons who came out to show
their support for Jessica by taking a
turn in the dunk-tank!
Jess busy with her therapists at Magee Jess celebrating her 17th birthday in
Rehabilation Hospital just 8 weeks after April 2005 with family and friends.
injury.
Jessica trying out the "stim Bike" duringtherapy. This bike, with the help of
several electrodes stimulate her muscles
which help her exercise her legs.
FINALLY!! On July 7, 2005 Jessica came Helping with Thanksgiving Dinner 2005
home..
Everyone showing their support at the After tendon transfer surgery. Full arm
Outpost August 2005 cast for 6 weeks.
Jessica as impatient at Shriners Jessica with her brother Joe, and sister Kelly
October 2006
