Volunteers of today, leaders of tomorrow

The Yoni Jesner Foundation was set up in memory of Yoni Jesner 19 of Glasgow Scotland, an inspirational youth leader and role model who was tragically killed in a suicide bombing on a bus in Tel Aviv Israel on 19th September 2002.

The YJF uses Yoni’s legacy to inspire young people to do more and care more.

Be inspired by Yoni's Aphorisms - his thoughts about life found in his rucksack on the day he died.

Don’t make out that something is very obvious or people will be scared to ask questions.

Don’t wear your trousers to high up.

Don’t argue a point, even if you are sure that you are correct.
Always say, ”I’ll have to check it out because you might be right”.

Always push yourself to go out with friends, even if you can’t be bothered – you’ll be happy in the end.

Sleep before a
test or exam.

Never say ‘obviously’ or ‘of course’.

The job always expands to fill the time at hand, so don’t be scared of assuming extra responsibilities.

Learn from those around you.

Always have a reasonable sum of money easily accessible.

There is no surer way of gaining someone’s respect and admiration than by making them feel special.

Always look for the good, both in people and situations.

Don’t bore people by complaining and moaning to them about things.

Go to people where they are, not where you want them to be.

If you don’t do it
who will?

You can only give it
if you’ve got it.

Is it the situation that needs changing or is it you?

YONI'S APHORISMS

What We Do

Honouring Yoni's Memory

Perpetuating Yoni's Life Values

Following Yoni's Example

The Yoni Jesner Awards

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Yoni Jesner Award in Numbers,
1000's of hours

Participants must volunteer for a minimum of 20 hours to receive the Yoni20 award, 50 hours for the Yoni50 and 100 hours for the Yoni100.

Yoni20 Award

20,000 hours

Yoni50 Award

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Yoni100 Award

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From The Archive

A Mothers Journey

Retracing Yoni’s footsteps on the last day of his life and the emotional meeting with the Palestinian girl who received one of his kidneys

Beyond Hatred

Focusing on Yoni‘s family in the aftermath of his tragic death and how the donation of his kidney came about

Marsha Gladstone: My Story

A five minute synopsis of life after Yoni

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Marsha's Journey

Watch Yoni's mothers journey during and after Yoni's short life and how, even 20 years on, Yoni's legacy is still making a huge contribution to Organ Donation