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Jessie loses her battle

12:00a.m. 14th January 2009

| By Amy Remeikis

Jessie loses her battle

Jessie Schroder lost her battle with cancer. Photo: Warren Lynam

Surrounded by family and loved ones, Jessie Schroder took her final breath on Tuesday.

The six-year-old was diagnosed with stage four Wilm’s tumour about a year ago.

She put up a brave fight but when it became apparent that there were no more doctors could do to slow the cancer, Jessie, her mum Kellie and her brothers and sisters decided to make the most of the time they had left together.

When Jessie asked for a party in the park so all the kids could come and play for an afternoon, the Sunshine Coast banded together to make it happen.

In late November, Jessie got her wish, complete with painting, jumping castle, balloons, food and lots of laughter thanks to the generosity of local businesses and families.

Many people said when they looked at Jessie’s beaming face, they saw their own children and wanted to do whatever they could to make Jessie’s illness easier for both her and those she loved.

Jessie’s story was first told to the Sunshine Coast when one of her mum’s friends rang radio station Mix-FM because Kellie was having trouble getting Jessie to her treatments in Brisbane in April last year.

A Chancellor Park couple donated their car so Kellie could ferry Jessie to and from treatments.

It was one of the first times the Coast would open their hearts to this sweet little girl.

Just after 9am on Tuesday, the Sunshine Coast lost their little angel.

Her mum had taken her home from Nambour General Hospital where she was admitted just after Christmas when tumours in her lungs started affecting her breathing.

She died at home in her bedroom with pink walls. It was the first time she had a bedroom all to herself.

Details of Jessie’s memorial service are still being finalised.

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Posted by jodie1978 from bli bli
on 14 January, 2009 at 1:04 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Jessie was a little fighter, she fought this horrible disease to the end. Such an Angel, she is now flying with the angels.
Posted by gypsy_girl_72 from little mountain
on 14 January, 2009 at 4:50 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I am saddened to hear Jessie has lost her battle.She truly was a special little girl,I guess heaven needed another angle.My heart goes out to Jessie's family.
Posted by summer from SunshineCoast
on 14 January, 2009 at 6:19 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
My heart goes out to you Kellie.

Tears are currently streaming down my face having read the news this morning. Take care.

Jessie may you rest in peace you beautiful girl.
Posted by chocbeach from kings beach
on 14 January, 2009 at 6:38 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
BRAVE,FUNNY,VERY VERY SAD.
Posted by starfish from Battery Hill
on 14 January, 2009 at 8:07 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jessie's family. I never knew or met Jessie but she touched me, RIP little one...
Posted by DevilsAdvocate from Buddina
on 14 January, 2009 at 8:49 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I'm struggling to hold back the tears as I read this... My thoughts and prayers go out to Jessie's family....
Posted by angeltears from Beerwah
on 14 January, 2009 at 9:07 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
To Dear Kellie, Bow, Courtney and Leila, I would like to say how sorry I am for loss of little Jessie. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on behalf of myself and the staff at Australia Zoo. Love to you all Linda Henry xoxoxo
Posted by ChickenNugget from Caloundra
on 14 January, 2009 at 9:37 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I feel very honoured to have met such a delightful, strong, brave and happy little girl - fly free Jessie, and party on with the Angels...
Posted by Elsie67 from Aroona
on 14 January, 2009 at 10:35 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
So sad to hear about Jessie. Trying not to cry, but the tears are welling up.

What I would like to see is an Annual "Jessie's Party" held in her honour.

Sunshine Coast - show your support.
Posted by struggle from Buderim
on 14 January, 2009 at 11:11 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
My heart goes out to jessies family. Your little princess may she no longer suffer in pain and have
a great time with the angels. A beautiful little girl
taken too soon. Roses are Red Violets are Blue
We never knew you but how special you were is true
We all draw strength from knowing just a little about you
TEARS IN HEAVEN YOU PRECIOUS ANGEL
Posted by Freddo_frog from mooloolaba
on 14 January, 2009 at 11:14 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
my deepest feelings to a brave young girl and my greatest repect to her family
Posted by summer from SunshineCoast
on 14 January, 2009 at 2:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
My heart goes out to Jessies family. I think Jessie touched everyone, especially on the Sunshine Coast.

I also would like to see an Annual "Jessie's Party" held in her honour. Great suggestion Elsie67.
Posted by love_this_place from Sunshine Coast
on 14 January, 2009 at 8:36 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I absolutely support the idea of "Jessie's party" each year for sick Sunshine Coast children...can we call on Caroline and Mark to coordinate this??
Posted by Equus from Mooloolaba
on 15 January, 2009 at 9:03 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Thank you Mark and Caroline at 92.7 for doing such a fanastic thing for this family. We helped out with the party in the park and saw at first hand how a small group of people can inspire a whole community to reach into their hearts.
Posted by deranger from Witta
on 15 January, 2009 at 1:09 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The light in Jessie's eyes and her million dollar smile makes me stop and realise that there's so much to live for, not for ourselves but for those around us.

An annual Jessie's Day in the park would be a fitting tribute to the memory of this spirited little girl and all the kids doing it tough with serious illnesses.

Count me in, I'd love to help.
"Spread your wings and fly little butterfly !
And let your colours brighten the sky"
Posted by jessies_mum from obi obi
on 15 January, 2009 at 9:04 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE, THERE'S
NOT ENOUGH WORDS IN THIS WORLD TO SAY
THANK -YOU. KELLIE AND KIDS OXOXOXOXO
Posted by game2 from buderim
on 16 January, 2009 at 6:55 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
YES!! An Annual "Jessie's Day" in the park sounds fantastic! Let's see the world through child's eyes and never stop playing................................

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