esophageal cancer SUCKS!
SHo.YA.Right.
Faith. Hope. Action.
OUR.DADDY.
Our Daddy, Jerry Bass was a hardworking provider and a man who lived boldly and loved without reservation. He walked with confidence, believed deeply in faith and family, and never shied away from saying “I love you.”
Whether creating masterpieces meals in a cast-iron skillet, relaxing in his well manicured lawn with a cold one, working long days to provide for his family, he showed up fully for the people he loved.
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He was one half of a dynamic duo (Demon and Coe). His twin brother, Our Uncle James, was his first friend, his constant companion and a lifelong reflection of that unmistakable Bass swagger.​
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Our Daddy’s life reminds us that love should be intentional, work should be honorable and life should never be taken for granted.
- Dee Dee and Deana
OUR.EVENTS.
​Quarterly “Sho the Love” Events
One Sho the Love Event each quarter to honor our Daddy!​​
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​February 14, 2026 - February 14, marks the anniversary of our Daddy's passing. We look at this day as a reminder to "Be Towards Love." Sho’ Yourself The Love. If you are high risk for Esophageal Cancer, schedule a screening. The year is young! If you haven't scheduled your annual doctor's checkups DO IT NOW.
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April 4, 2026 - On Our Daddy's Birthday, we are having a virtual CELEBRATION. Join Team Sho Ya Right for a Virtual 5K. Click the heart, to sign up and we will send you a race bib. You can also purchase your own Sho Ya Right 5K Run T-Shirt.
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​​August 15, 2026 - Our Daddy LOVED a well manicured lawn. Join our Sho Ya Community Love Event and volunteer to clean up a local park or green space. Click the heart to sign up. Of course, there's merch and recommendations of how to find a park near you!​​​​​
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December 1, 2026 - Christmas was Dad’s favorite holiday. So we are celebrating by giving back. Our goal is 500 canned goods to foodbanks! Click the heart to sign up. We want you to be counted among the GIVERS.
OUR.Resources.
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When Our Dad was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer, we of course went to the internet to better understand this disease. Hands down the most comforting source was Cathy's EC Cafe. The site is longer active, but we have linked to it through archives and the wayback machine. We hope you will take time and read some of the stories of survival. Jane Pickett's story will always touch and inspire us.
