Tag: pediatric cancer
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‘Shavees’ raise money for pediatric cancer research by cutting all their hair
When Keith Kemo took his daughter to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, he couldn’t help but notice that some parents who also parked in the parking lot at the hospital would open their car’s trunk and remove a wheelchair from it. The parents would help their child into the wheelchair, Kemo said. He also noticed…
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Your Turn: Staying strong for Charley as she battles pediatric cancer
As a writer, sometimes things come to you. You don’t know why, but they do. Sometimes you are assigned to write something, write a story, and at times, a story finds you. Baskets. We received a message regarding an ad placed on Facebook Marketplace for baskets we had for sale. The person wanted to…
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Princeton University student awarded grant to join childhood cancer research project
Although it’s the leading cause of death for children under 19, according to the National Cancer Institute, childhood cancer research only receives 4% of funding from the federal cancer budget. In order to continue the search for a cure, Northwestern Mutual, through its foundation, is supporting the next generation of pediatric cancer researchers through Alex’s…
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A little girl lives on through one big wish
April 13 ceremony was the first wish Make-A-Wish New Jersey headquarters hosted in more than a year By MADELEINE MACCAR Correspondent When a few cloudy, dreary days finally gave way to the springtime sun, it shone on the first wish that Make-A-Wish New Jersey’s headquarters hosted in more than a year. The private ceremony, held…
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St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraiser supports children with cancer
Dr. Michael McCue had always felt badly for the young children who had lost their hair while they were undergoing chemotherapy treatment for childhood cancers. So when McCue saw an advertisement for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer research, he was intrigued – especially by its signature fundraiser, which is a…
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Dayton boy is ambassador for Help Cure Childhood Cancer Campaign
A young boy from the Dayton section of South Brunswick is an ambassador for this year’s Help Cure Childhood Cancer Campaign, an annual fundraiser to raise money for pediatric treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). Arjun, 10, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma in July 2019. His treatment lasted a little less than a…
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Dayton boy is ambassador for Help Cure Childhood Cancer Campaign
A young boy from the Dayton section of South Brunswick is an ambassador for this year’s Help Cure Childhood Cancer Campaign, an annual fundraiser to raise money for pediatric treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK). Arjun, 10, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma in 2019 and recently finished treatment, according to information provided by the Rubenstein…
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Volunteers honored for a decade of fighting pediatric cancer through Hugs for Brady Foundation
Several individuals who have made significant contributions to help those affected by childhood cancer will be honored at the Hugs for Brady winter gala. Sherrie and Michael Wells of South Brunswick started the Hugs for Brady Foundation in 2009, shortly after their 13-month-old son, Brady Michael, was diagnosed with non-differentiated acute leukemia. In 2010, Brady…
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St. Ambrose School supports own students with cancer
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ST. AMBROSE SCHOOL Students and faculty at St. Ambrose School in Old Bridge participated in their annual Kids Walking For Kids Walk-A-Thon on Sept. 21 to help children with pediatric cancer. All proceeds will be donated to organizations that benefit children directly through patient care and services. Tyler Sanzone, a second grade student, is…