Jesse Lee Fay
2004 Community Hero
When Jesse was just four years old, he aptly earned the nickname, “Fearless Fay,” after winning his very first competition in the fast growing sport of Quad Racing. According to his mom, Heidi, this determined five-year-old is not only fearless in the way he races, but in the way he lives life everyday – with strength and determination.
In August 2002, Jesse was diagnosed with a very rare combination of blood disorders known as Monosomy 7 / JMML. During the past two years, he’s endured arduous rounds of chemotherapy, heavy radiation, a splenectomy, a bone marrow transplant, constant pokes, prods and extended hospitalization.
Day after day, Jesse’s sense of faith has guided him in the fight. He loves with all his heart, plays with all his might and refuses to give up – even in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds. No one who knows “Fearless Fay” would expect anything less from this courageous boy.
