Bravely sharing her cancer story

Camp Quality
Dedicated. Passionate. Selfless.

Jessica (Jess) Kercher is a dedicated supporter and fundraiser for Camp Quality, a charity that gives kids facing cancer the chance to be kids again.

After watching her 2-year-old daughter fight for her life against an aggressive cancer diagnosis, Jess knows firsthand the impact Camp Quality has. The children’s cancer charity gave her the support she needed in hospital and after returning home and gave her daughter opportunities to laugh and smile again.

For the last 10 years, Jess has been dedicated to fundraising and sharing her own heartbreaking story to help more families just like hers get the support they so desperately need. Jess's bravery has raised enough funds to give hundreds of families facing cancer the opportunity to go on a Camp Quality program.

At this time, Camp Quality is facing severe financial difficulties, but supporters like Jess are determined to help the charity continue to provide its services and programs. These include in-hospital support with the Camp Quality Puppets and Child Life Therapists. Support outside the hospital includes Kids Camps, Family Camps and Family Fun days which give kids and their families a break from cancer and the opportunity to make friends and create new memories.

Camp Quality also has a range of online services including the Kids Guide to Cancer app, the New Normal Navigator app, and Camp Quality’s Happiness Hub.

"Camp Quality's main focus is creating laughter. We truly believe laughter is the best medicine," says Jess.

Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities, with the three top finalists per Westfield centre each awarded a $10,000 grant for their affiliated organisation. Camp Quality will use its grant to give kids facing cancer opportunities to laugh again, on a Kids Camp, Family Camp or Family Fun Day.

For further information on the Westfield Local Heroes program, click here