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NJ Devils Surprise Young Englewood Cancer Survivor NJ Devils Surprise Young Englewood Cancer Survivor
NJ Devils Surprise Young Englewood Cancer Survivor Longtime New Jersey Devils fan and leukemia survivor Bennett Burgida, 11, was getting ready to drop the ceremonial first puck at Friday night's game against the New York Islanders when his hero skated up next to him.  Instead of Captain Andy Greene, Brian Boyle came over. Boyle is also a cancer survivor, having fought a 13-month battle with leukemia and announced last month the cancer was in remission. Bennett Burgida meets NJ Devil Brian Boyle on the ice.NJ Devils Burgida served as the team's honorary assistant coach, joining John Hynes for the pregame press briefing. Burgida also…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Dolphin Dream Comes True For Ailing Paramus Girl, 6 Dolphin Dream Comes True For Ailing Paramus Girl, 6
Dolphin Dream Comes True For Ailing Paramus Girl, 6 The wish of a Paramus 6-year-old battling a critical illness became a reality thanks to the combined efforts of Jersey Mike's Subs in Ridgewood and Emerson along with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. After keeping Daniella’s wish a secret from her for months, her parents woke her up and handed her a stuffed dolphin and an itinerary for a surprise trip. Daniella then woke her brothers one by one, and announced the family was going on an adventure to the Florida Keys. Her wish experience gave her the chance to heal and begin a new chapter in her life, creating memories with her family that would …

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by Cecilia Levine