Zachi Josiah Telesha

Zachi Josiah Telesha
Zachi Josiah Telesha went to meet his #1 SUPERHERO, Jesus, on Monday, April 29, 2013, on the dawn on his Half Birthday. Born on October 29, 2000, Zachi was a sixth grade Honor Roll student at Trexler Middle School who refused to let his cancer, osteosarcoma, define his life. Though diagnosed at the age of seven, Zachi was able to accomplish great things in his 12 and half years of life, and did so with a smile. While we are heartbroken over the loss of our boy, Zachi is now free from pain and will no longer struggle with his limitations. On Monday, he ran to the one who saved him, restored his mind, and healed his spirit, the Lord Jesus Christ. Zachi was particularly proud of his recent accomplishment of becoming a published author. Rodale Publishing and McKinley Elementary partnered with Zachi last spring, and turned his dream of being a writer into a reality. Through their collaboration, Zachi created and wrote the graphic novel, In Zachis own words My superheroes are based on the struggles that can happen to anybody. Theres a bright side to every dark side--just like every superhero has a good side and a dark side. To fulfill his desire to Hero Up and help other local families that have a child facing cancer, Zachi arranged for all proceeds of his book to go to Angel 34 Foundation, a local organization that supports children with cancer. Angel 34 will also be heading up a HERO UP PROJECT in Zachis honor, to encourage others to follow Zachis ministry that Little things can make a big difference. Zachi knew this to be true in his own life; over the last four years many wonderful people in his community HEROed Up on his behalf to make his dreams and visions, both big and small, a reality. Zachis family is eternally grateful to the amazing support community in the Lehigh Valley and to the following organizations: Angel 34 Foundation, Dream Come True, Make A Wish, The Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, Pediatric Specialty Care Center of Lehigh Valley Health Network and our second family on the Pediatric Floor, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia, Allentown School District, Epic Church, United Way, Teen Works, Sacred Heart Hospice, Lehigh Valley Children and Youth, Diakon and Camp Compass. Each of these groups aided in making life for Zachi a great adventure, one not defined by the difficulties of life, but a vehicle that allowed our young man to shine. Survivors: Zachi resided with his adoptive parents, Marc and Susan Telesha; as well as his four siblings, Xavier, Jayden, Maggie, and Soren Telesha. He also leaves behind six grandparents; six additional siblings, Justin, Jonathan, Josh, Adam, Mark, and Jair; as well as numerous other loving family members. Services: Zachis celebration service will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 4:30 p.m., at Life Church, 1401 E. Cedar St., Allentown, PA 18109. Arrangements entrusted to the Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made on Zachis Hero Up Website, http://heroup.us, where there are links for the purchases of his book, donations to the family, or to The Telesha College Fund for Zachis four siblings. To honor Zachi, let us all Hero Up and be an instrument of change.