Tag: pediatric cancer
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Old Bridge police honor Sayreville youngster’s selfless act
The theme of paying it forward continues to intertwine itself in the lives of local heroes. On May 8, as Antonella Tripiciano was driving to Union Beach for CCD with her son, Nico, Nico’s brother, Dom, and her nephew, Angelo, they came upon a motor vehicle accident a few cars in front of them on…
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Hugs for Brady Winter Gala set for March 3
The Hugs for Brady “One Hug Closer” will be held from 5-11 p.m on March 3 at The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Ave., Somerset. Registration and silent auction begin at 5 p.m. followed by a cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m. and the gala from 7-11 p.m. The cost is $195 per person or…
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Greene Turtle to hold Hugs for Brady fundraiser
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille will be the host to Funds for Friends benefiting The Hugs For Brady Foundation from 4-9 p.m. on Jan. 30 at the restaurant, 211 Main St., North Brunswick. With the appropriate flier, 20 percent of sales will be donated to the organization that is trying to end pediatric…
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Basketball event, tricky tray to benefit 5-year-old with leukemia
The Friends of South Amboy will hold a fundraising basketball event Dec. 16 at South Amboy Middle High School, 200 Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. The schedule is 4 p.m. South Amboy varsity girls vs. Calvary Christian, 6 p.m. Bishop Ahr varsity boys vs. Sayreville War Memorial and 8 p.m. South Amboy varsity boys vs. Calvary…
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North Brunswick man to receive volunteer award
A North Brunswick resident will receive an award from the very organization to which he has dedicated years of service. The Hugs for Brady Foundation will bestow the Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year Award to Jeff Schnier, who has made an exceptional contribution to the Hugs for Brady Foundation and the community…
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Adult kickball tournament set for Sept. 23
The 5th Annual Kickball for Grownups double-elimination tournament will be held beginning at 8 a.m. on Sept. 23 at Woodlot Park, 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Ten people must be on the field at a time, including at least three females. Registration is due by Sept. 15. The cost is $350…
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Annual Rook Run 5K, one-mile walk will be held Oct. 8
The fourth annual 5K Rook Run and Walk will take place Oct. 8 at the Great Lawn section of the Long Branch Boardwalk, 10 Ocean Ave., located between Cooper and Madison avenues, Long Branch. The 5K race begins at 10 a.m., followed by a one-mile walk at 10:15 a.m. The cost is $40 for runners,…
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Holiday Knight event will honor teen who died from cancer
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge High School (OBHS) will kick off its 2017 varsity football season with a “Holiday Knight” Toy Drive in memory of Marisa Tufaro, a 13-year-old who died of Stage IV cancer. Marisa was born with a complex cardiac defect. She survived six open-heart surgeries and two life-threatening medical conditions prior to…
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Lights will shine bright for childhood cancer awareness
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Friday after Thanksgiving will not be so black due to thousands upon thousands of lights shining brightly to bring awareness to childhood cancer. The Hugs for Brady Holiday Light Show, one of the biggest and brightest light shows in central New Jersey, will welcome up to 500,000 people from Nov. 25-Dec.…