Founded in love · Rooted in hope

Planting seeds of hope in Jelani’s name

Our Mission: The Jelani Washington Seeds of Hope Foundation honors Jelani’s life and legacy by planting hope for children and families affected by pediatric cancer and loss.

Together, we turn the ways Jelani lived and loved into purposeful action.

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Dandelion seed headJelani as a young child smiling in a garden
Jelani Washington smilingJelani’s light lives on

The heart of gold behind our work

A life that continues to inspire

Jelani Marcel Washington loved nature, cared about the world around him, and met life with curiosity, humor, and a generous heart.

Every garden shared, young person encouraged, family supported, and voice raised in awareness carries his legacy forward.

Meet Jelani and read his story

Remembering Jelani

A life filled with light

A love for growing things
A love for growing things
A beautifully kind, inquisitive spirit
A beautifully kind, inquisitive spirit
Proud of what he could nurture from the earth
Proud of what he could nurture from the earth
A loving big brother to Eden and Everlee
A loving big brother to Eden and Everlee

Jelani & Azaria

A twin bond beyond words

Jelani came into the world one minute before his twin sister, Azaria. They were each other’s first friend, lifelong companion, and other half—a connection shaped by shared memories, laughter, protection, and love.

“What we plant in love continues to grow beyond us.”
Azaria playfully lifting her twin brother Jelani
Jelani and Azaria laughing togetherYoung Jelani and Azaria planting together
A tree growing inside a heart

Keep Jelani with us

Please share your memories of Jelani

Your stories can help Eden and Everlee know their brother through the moments, laughter, kindness, and memories only you can share.

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Jelani lovingly holding his newborn twin sisters

Be a light like Jelani

Help carry his kind, curious, optimistic, and generous spirit forward

Donate in Jelani’s Name