JB24 -
Live, Laugh, Love

On December 15th Jamie Botteon, goalkeeper for the SoccerPlus Connecticut U16s, was diagnosed with Acute Myedloid Leukemia (AML). She has been admitted to Connecticut Children's Hospital in Hartford, where she will undergo chemotherapy and other treatments during the course of the next 4-6 weeks.

The Botteon family have been members of our community since the club's inception and Jamie has repeatedly proven herself to be
a remarkable young lady. She
has flourished as a goalkeeper
for the U16s and for Bristol Eastern High School and is a member of the Region 1 ODP Program. She is known for her strong, positive leadership, her smile and her tremendous willpower and attitude.

While no family should have to
go through such a difficult time, the Botteon's have fought this battle before - for 11 years - with their son and brother Wade. Wade showed tremendous maturity and grace and dealt with challenges far beyond his years, but ultimately passed away from his battle with leukemia at the age of 13 in 2003. During his life, Wade received three bone marrow transplants from his perfect-match sister, Jamie. The Botteon family turned their grief into a positive and founded Wade's World.

Wade's World has raised tens of thousands of dollars to help children and families during their most difficult times including those in need of heat, groceries and winter coats as well as supporting other organizations such as Time for Life and The Hole in the Wall Gang. Please consider helping this family that has helped and loved so many others.


Tax Deductible:
Some donations are tax deductable. The SoccerPlus Education Center Federal Tax Id Number (EIN) is 20-2789976.


Send Jamie a Message:
jamie@soccerpluseducation.org
A message can be short or long, serious or funny but by taking the time to write - she knows we've got her back. Write even if you don't know Jamie personally and write as often as you'd like! Some will be posted on the website (indicate if you would not like your message posted). All will be delivered to Jamie.


How Do I Help:
Make a secure cash donation below, or contact Anthony DiCicco at anthony@soccerplus.org or by phone at 860.881.7731 or you can mail a check to:

SoccerPlus Families Care
Attn: JB24 Fund
1477 Park Street, Suite 13C
Hartford, CT 06106

No amount is too little, 100% of every dollar will go directly towards helping this wonderful club family. Thank you for your consideration.

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