Support Pours In For Sick Northvale Girl ‘Who Always Has A Huge Smile’

NORTHVALE, N.J. – The Northvale community is rallying around a 7-year-old resident who fell ill while on vacation over Easter weekend.

<p>Vivienne Knopp, 7, of Northvale, fell ill over Easter weekend.</p> — Vivienne Knopp, 7, of Northvale, fell ill over Easter weekend.
Photo Credit: *GoFundMe*

Lauren Kidd Ferguson

04/18/2017 2:00 p.m.

Vivienne Knopp “requires immediate, aggressive medical treatment to try to improve her medical situation,” Thomas Panarese wrote on a GoFundMe page he created Monday to raise funds for Vivienne’s treatment.

By Tuesday afternoon, more than $25,000 had been raised.

“She is a smart, funny, strong and energetic little girl who always has a huge smile on her face,” Panarese wrote. “Your support and donations are immediately needed to help her get the best treatment possible so she can continue to be a bright light in our community.”

Panarese did not disclose Vivienne's diagnosis out of respect for her family’s privacy.

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