The Jackie Fisher Empathy Tour opens at Jackie's alma mater, with Sara Levitt
The second year of the Jackie Fisher Empathy Tour kicked off on November 10 with a powerful and deeply moving presentation by Sara Levitt at Herzliah High School. The location made the occasion especially meaningful as Herzliah was the late Jackie Fisher's alma mater, and several of Jackie's former teachers were there to welcome us, and our special guests, Rina and Larry Fisher, who generously fund the tour through the Jaclyn Fisher Foundation.
There was a particularly meaningful connection between Jackie and Sara. Both experienced the challenges of living with Crohn's disease from a young age. While Jackie sadly lost her battle with cancer more than a decade ago, Sara has faced her own difficult health challenges, emerging with a renewed appreciation for life, a sense of self-acceptance and a determination to help others embrace their differences.
Levitt received surgery, which resulted in her having an ostomy bag, when she was 13, and it was those high school years that were the toughest, how to tell friends, how she felt she needed to hide it, and all the things that come with fear of difference and lack of acceptance. So, when she addresses high school students, they listen, intently. Her messages of confidence are genuine and clearly reach the students, based on their participation, insightful questions, and the silence in the room as they listen to every word she says.
This presentation marked the Fisher family’s first attendance at one of our tour presentations, and we couldn’t have been more delighted to have them with us. They were encouraging and appreciative of the impact the tour is making on elementary and high school students across Greater Montreal and surrounding areas. The Fishers also shared how meaningful it is to see Jackie’s mission carried forward. While nothing could replace having Jackie here to witness it herself, this initiative ensures that her values, spirit and message continue to reach young people. It is truly our honour to work with the Jaclyn Fisher Foundation toward our shared goal of fostering a more compassionate and inclusive generation. We are deeply grateful to the Fisher family for their generosity, trust and commitment.
If you are interested in bringing the Jackie Fisher Empathy Tour to your school next year, please contact us at info@inspirationsnews.com
About Jackie Fisher:
Honouring Jackie
Despite being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a child and later with cancer, Jackie remained resilient, forged meaningful connections with a heart full of love, pursued the good in all, and inspired others with her generosity and commitment to the global community. Inspirations N is honoured to carry Jackie’s memory and legacy forward by sharing her message of kindness, empathy, and inclusion with students.
