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Passaic County Toddler Dies After 3-Year Cancer Battle Passaic County Toddler Dies After 3-Year Cancer Battle
Passaic County Toddler Dies After 3-Year Cancer Battle Liam Marquez, the honorary chief of the Totowa Fire Department, died on Thursday, Aug. 17, following a three-year battle with cancer. Liam was just a newborn when he was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancerous tumor that he battled for all three years of his short life. "Chief Liam truly exemplified courage, strength, and bravery as he battled cancer," the Totowa Fire Department said in  Facebook post. "Liam’s legacy will forever live on in our department, and his family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Liam." The Little Falls PBA remembered Liam as a true warrior…

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by Sam Barron
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Teen Son Of Union County Firefighter Battling Cancer Teen Son Of Union County Firefighter Battling Cancer
Teen Son Of Union County Firefighter Battling Cancer Support is surging for the teen son of an Elizabeth firefighter who is battling cancer. Andrei Popescu, a junior wrestler at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, has been recently diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a common cancer among children. Andrei's mom is local dentist Alexandra Popescu and his dad is Petre, a firefighter in Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Elizabeth. A GoFundMe campaign launched for the family had raised more than $52,000 as of Sunday, May 14. Pete is the stand-up driver/engineer of my Company at Elizabeth Fire Dept. that has never asked for…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ High School Senior Battles Rare Cancer NJ High School Senior Battles Rare Cancer
NJ High School Senior Battles Rare Cancer Michael Mancusi might be battling cancer, but he won't be fighting alone.  The 18-year-old Freehold Township High School senior was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer, on April 12 after a small and irregular bump was found on his inner thigh, his girlfriend Macie Martin writes on this GoFundMe page. "Never did he imagine that this small growth would alter his life," she said. "Michael and his family will be facing a long hard battle for the next six months. Please consider assisting Michael and his family in this fight to defeat Rhabdomyosarcoma." Michael MancusiGoFundMe Mi…

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by Jon Craig
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East Hanover Girl, 5, Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle East Hanover Girl, 5, Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
East Hanover Girl, 5, Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle Gabriella Grace Irene was destined for greatness. Born on lucky St. Patrick's Day in 2014, Gabby of East Hanover grew to become a vivacious and sassy girl. She loved playing with her dolls, dress-up and especially her big brother, Vito. Fate had other plans of Gabby, though, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomysarcoma -- an aggressive form of sarcoma -- nearly one year ago. Gabby, 5, died after a courageous battle on Friday, Sept. 13.  More than $75,000 had been raised for her family on a GoFundMe as of Monday. "Gabby made sure everyday was filled with fun and excitement," …

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by Cecilia Levine