Manalapan Man Diagnosed With Cancer Months Before Marrying High School Sweetheart
Dan Reale, a Manalapan native, was just two months away from marrying his high school sweetheart, Ally, when he was diagnosed with head and neck cancer, according to a fundraiser set up to support him.
Reale, who works for the Secret Service, had major surgery to remove and reconstruct a significant portion of his tongue and remove lymph modes in his neck. Next month, Reale will undergo daily radiation treatments in Philadelphia.
Any support is appreciated for my amazing coworker and her fiancé. Posted by Sasha Zolo on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
"Dan is on a long road to recovery, and…
Union City Father Of 4 On Ventilator After Heart Stops For 18 Minutes: Fundraiser
Justin Sanchez, a 35-year-old Union City resident, is unconscious and breathing on a ventilator after he went into cardiac arrest earlier this month, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family.
On Sunday, April 6, Sanchez suffered a seizure in his sleep and his heart stopped. He went into cardiac arrest and his heart stopped beating for 18 minutes. Before that, Sanchez was a healthy, energetic, loving father, Tobin Jacob, who organized the fundraiser said.
Sanchez is unconscious and dependent on a ventilator for breathing, leaving his wife, Stephanie, to care for their four chil…
Holiday Heart: Spring Valley Church To Host Christmas Dinner For Homeless, Lonely
Christmas is usually a season of joy and family gatherings. But for the homeless or lonely, it can be challenging to cope.
To help, the First Baptist Church of Spring Valley will serve Christmas dinner and distribute coats and food packages to the homeless, indigent, and lonely on Christmas Day.
Deacon Michael Williams said the church, whose theme is "Love thy Neighbor," will also deliver dinners and food packages to homebound members, their neighbors, and the homeless in Spring Valley and surrounding communities.
According to Williams, the number of attendees can reach 200…
Wayne Native Collapses While Walking Dog, Fighting For Her Life, Campaign Says
Lauren Krissi, a Wayne native was out walking her dog on Thursday, May 30, when she collapsed while walking her dog.
Krissi was found unresponsive and rushed to Overlook Medical Center where she has remained with little responsiveness. Krissi is awaiting the next steps on her road to rehabilitation.
A fundraiser has been created to assist her on this journey. As of Friday, June 21, more than $53,800 has been raised.
My beautiful daughter Lauren!!!
Please read below!
Thank you! Posted by Linda Kaulf-Krissi on Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Lauren, "is an incredible person," co-worker Steve…
Union County Dad, Coach Battling Brain Cancer Sees Overwhelming Support
Phil Orsini, a Union County dad, is in the fight of his life. But he won't do it alone.
Orsini, of Scotch Plains, was diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme, brain cancer, last year. He had surgery at Morristown Medical Center and underwent nine months of treatments, according to a campaign launched for his fight.
Despite his diagnosis, Orsini continued to live his life, coaching youth softball and basketball, fishing, golfing, performing punk rock karaoke and spending time with his wife Jill, and his two daughters, Lena and Amelia.
In March, Orsini's condition worsened and he was…
Support Swells For Montclair Native Battling Cancer
Zoe Rosenberg recently celebrated her 23rd birthday — battling the fight of her life.
A Montclair native, Rosenberg was diagnosed with sarcoma in 2022, according to a GoFundMe launched for her care.
She underwent surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, and the disease went into remission for nine months, allowing her to continue her studies at Northeastern.
The cancer has since returned, though, and the fundraiser was launched in an effort to assist her family, who have relocated to Boston to assist her with her care.
"The family is facing a deluge of new expenses," Sarah Wolman, wh…
