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Associated Press
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
JessZilla Now Available on Streaming Platforms Worldwide
A portion of the proceeds will support the Jesselyn 'JessZilla' Silva Fund in partnership with CURE Childhood Cancer NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 / / -- JessZilla, the award-winning documentary following the life and legacy of young boxing champion Jesselyn Silva, is now available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube Movies, and other popular platforms. Directed by Emily Sheskin, produced by Ben Kainz, executive produced by Mark Grande, Justin Barnes, and Rob Meyers at Versus, and distributed, and distributed by Monkey Wrench Films, JessZilla chronicles the powerful journey of Jesselyn 'JessZilla' Silva, a three-time national boxing champion with Olympic aspirations, and her father, Pedro. From age 10 to 15, the film captures Jess's rise in the sport and the unimaginable shift their family faces after a cancer diagnosis changes everything. To honor Jesselyn's legacy and continue her fight in a new way, the filmmakers have partnered with CURE Childhood Cancer to establish the Jesselyn 'JessZilla' Silva Fund. A portion of every purchase of the film will go directly to the fund, which supports groundbreaking research and care for children battling cancer. 'Jess was a fighter in every sense of the word,' said director Emily Sheskin. 'This film began as a story about chasing Olympic dreams but it became something deeper. Our hope is that JessZilla can now fuel a different kind of fight: one for the kids still in the ring.' The film has been an official selection at over 25 festivals (IDFA, DOC NYC, Big Sky), earning accolades at the Indie Slamdance Awards and other festivals (Special Jury Mention at the Atlanta Film Festival, and more). The World Boxing Council (WBC) has also joined as a partner in raising awareness for the film and the JessZilla Fund. In May, the WBC turned its championship belt gray in honor of Jesselyn for Brain Cancer Awareness Month. The belt, which features Jess's image, debuted during the May 4 title fight in Las Vegas. 'Jesselyn Silva embodied the courage, strength and heart that boxing is all about,' said Mauricio Sulaimán, president of the World Boxing Council. 'We are honored to help share her story and ensure her spirit continues to inspire.' For more information, visit and About the WBC Founded in 1963, the World Boxing Council (WBC) is the most prestigious sanctioning body in boxing, committed to fairness, safety, and the development of the sport. The WBC has been instrumental in implementing key boxing reforms, including reducing championship fights to 12 rounds, mandating 24-hour weigh-ins, and establishing the Clean Boxing Program for anti-doping efforts. Today, under the leadership of President Mauricio Sulaimán, the WBC remains dedicated to boxing excellence and social responsibility. About CURE Childhood Cancer Founded in 1975, Atlanta-based CURE Childhood Cancer is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. With cancer as the second leading cause of death in children, CURE dedicates more than $5.7 million in funding to specific research projects aimed at curing cancers that affect children. Through innovative programming, CURE Childhood Cancer also provides crisis-oriented support to patients and their families, addressing their most critical and urgent needs. For more information visit Betsy Watson AoD Comms email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Atlanta nonprofit caring for families while battling childhood cancer
New research shows that more children are being diagnosed with cancer each year, and one Atlanta nonprofit is hoping to put a stop to that. But CURE Childhood Cancer isn't only thinking about the child fighting the disease, they're also looking out for the families fighting alongside them. For 50 years, they have been working to advance research and treatment for cancers affecting children. While survival rates are above 80%, cancer is still the leading cause of death by disease for children. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Channel 2′s Karyn Greer spoke with the mother of a childhood cancer survivor who said CURE supported her and her family. 'I remember looking over at my daughter, who was 15 at the time, and I just looked at her. We locked eyes and I was like, 'Do you understand what the doctor just said?' You know, we're, you know, tears and just stunned and shock and surreal,' Karen Rutherford said of the moment she learned her daughter had cancer. Rutherford says she was determined to get through her daughter Katie's diagnosis of rabdomysacoma, a rare solid cancerous tumor on her face. 'We were referred to Emory and they finally were able to do a biopsy. But it probably was a four month period of not really knowing, and it looked like it was growing before our eyes. Every day, this little, tiny little finally got to the size of like a quarter before we figured out what was going on,' she remembered. That's when Rutherford says they were introduced to CURE. 'When you have a child in cancer, you don't want to leave their room, so to be able to just hop down to the family room real quick and grab a sandwich and come right back and be with my daughter, that was huge,' she said. Mark Myers with CURE Childhood Cancer says there are between 500 and 600 children in Georgia diagnosed with cancer each year. 'An overwhelming majority are treated in Atlanta,' Myers said. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta bagpiper killed while scuba diving; son who vanished 4 years ago found dead at home Federal agents raid manufacturing plant in Bartow County in labor trafficking investigation 4 Georgia soldiers have died after being reported missing in Lithuania On Wednesday, donating to CURE Childhood Cancer and raising money for cancer research was as easy as grabbing a bite to eat. All of the proceeds from all purchases at Jersey Mike's Subs' locations in metro Atlanta, Columbus, Athens and Macon are going directly to CURE Childhood Cancer. Channel 2 Action News stopped by a restaurant in Atlanta and found it packed with supporters. 'It's been huge,' manager Travis Joyner said. 'Customers coming in, one of our biggest days for a good cause.' Last year's Day of Giving resulted in CURE receiving more than $500,000 for emergency financial assistance. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
You can help raise money for childhood cancer research by grabbing a sandwich Wednesday
Raising money for childhood cancer research can be as easy as grabbing lunch. Wednesday marks Jersey Mike's Subs' Day of Giving. They say 100% of purchases made at restaurants in metro Atlanta, Columbus, Athens and Macon will go directly to Atlanta-based nonprofit CURE Childhood Cancer. Purchases made in the store, online and in the app all count toward the Day of Giving. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Since 1975, CURE says they have raised millions of dollars to advance research and lobby for legislation. CURE also works to support the families of thousands of children with cancer across Georgia. If you'd like to donate directly to CURE, you can do so by clicking here. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta bagpiper killed while scuba diving; son who vanished 4 years ago found dead at home Metro Atlanta nurse says she worked three 12-hour shifts before deadly crash Worker who died after fall from 19th floor wasn't wearing a helmet or harness [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
