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‘Cameron’s Cure:’ South Jersey Rallies For 3-Year-Old Battling Aggressive Leukemia ‘Cameron’s Cure:’ South Jersey Rallies For 3-Year-Old Battling Aggressive Leukemia
‘Cameron’s Cure:’ South Jersey Rallies For 3-Year-Old Battling Aggressive Leukemia South Jersey is showing its unwavering support to a 3-year-old boy as he battles an aggressive form of leukemia. Cameron Bruder was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in October 2022, according to a GoFundMe launched by his aunt, Jaclyn Brown. “The specific gene mutation he has created a very aggressive, difficult-to-treat cancer,” Brown writes. Despite undergoing about seven months of treatment, including clinical trials and T-cell therapy, “sadly, nothing has yielded any hopeful results,” writes Brown. The brave Cherry Hill boy then began hospice care, prompting the fundraiser’s lau…

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by Valerie Musson
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South Jersey Rallying To Buy HS Senior, Aspiring Sports Broadcaster New Electric Wheelchair South Jersey Rallying To Buy HS Senior, Aspiring Sports Broadcaster New Electric Wheelchair
South Jersey Rallying To Buy HS Senior, Aspiring Sports Broadcaster New Electric Wheelchair South Jersey is rallying to buy a brand new electric wheelchair for a high school senior and aspiring sports broadcaster. Justin Hellyer and Jack Ragone met during a camping trip with the Royal Rangers at age four, Hellyer writes in a GoFundMe. Little did he know at the time that Ragone would quickly become one of his best friends. “Since our friendship started we have been on endless adventures and too many memories to count!” writes Hellyer, of Williamstown. “For example, climbing a tree, being carried over boulders, playing kickball, camping, hiking, canoeing, bike riding, rollercoast…

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by Valerie Musson
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NJ Beach Town Named Among Best In America NJ Beach Town Named Among Best In America
NJ Beach Town Named Among Best In America A New Jersey town was ranked among America's "best" beach towns. Cape May made the prestigious listing of 17 sandy go-to destinations. Travel & Leisure said it was looking for "an easygoing vibe and beautiful coastal views.  .  . for beach lovers who prefer quaint cottages, custard stands, and historic wharves over beachfront go-karts and megaresorts," Cape May sunset.Gina Finneran Other towns that made the national "best" list included Block Island, RI; Provincetown, MA; Edisto, SC; Sanibel Island, FL; and Cannon Beach, OR. "Cape May is a perfect destination for beach lovers with…

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by Jon Craig
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Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work' Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work'
Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work' Support is on the rise for a South Jersey motorcyclist who was airlifted with critical injuries in a crash and later sent sincere thanks to the officer who saved his life. James McPherson lost his left leg from the knee down following the crash on Sunday, May 28, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses. Love you James Mc ❤️ ♥️ Please share 🙏 Posted by Chrissy Carrow on Monday, May 29, 2023 “James has always been the person to drop whatever he’s doing and help any one of his friends at the drop of a dime,” reads the campaign, launched by a friend the day afterward. “An…

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by Valerie Musson
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NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad' NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad'
NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad' A Bergen County native is helping people find love.  Nina Kharoufeh, who was raised in Cliffside Park, is one of the matchmakers on TLC's new dating show "Match Me Abroad," which helps people find love overseas.  On the show, Kharofueh is tasked with helping Stanika and Mark, two Americans, find love while in Morocco. View this post on Instagram A post shared by فلسطينية (@ninakharoufeh) "My specialty is matching Arabs and Americans," Kharofueh, a Palestinian said. "I'm definitely uniquely skilled for this. So far, I have been undefeated an…

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by Sam Barron
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Morristown Staff Pharmacist Requiring New Modified Van After Rt. 287 Malfunction Sees Support Morristown Staff Pharmacist Requiring New Modified Van After Rt. 287 Malfunction Sees Support
Morristown Staff Pharmacist Requiring New Modified Van After Rt. 287 Malfunction Sees Support A devoted Staff Pharmacist at Morristown Medical Center is seeing support after her modified van malfunctioned on Route 287, leaving her without transportation and unable to work. Laura Nellen, who was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type III, has undergone countless surgeries throughout her hospital stays and has been fully wheelchair-bound since 2018, she writes in a GoFundMe launched for financial support. Nellen persevered and earned a B.S. in Chemistry from NYU in 2016 before graduating from Rutgers University with my Doctorate of Pharmacy last year, settling into a Staff Pharmacist…

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by Valerie Musson
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Former Toms River Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival Former Toms River Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival
Former Toms River Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival A professional photographer from the Jersey Shore is featured in a new biographical film at the NJ Film Festival. Lakewood's Linda Troeller said the film is about her journey photographing healing waters around the world. Directed by Derek Johnson and Ali Scattergood, "Our Healing Waters" tells the story of Linda Troeller's life and career, focusing on her groundbreaking work documenting healing experiences in mineral springs and the female vision. "Our Healing Waters" will debut June 10 at 5 p.m. at the Rutgers University campus during the New Jersey International Film Festival, and is a…

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by Jon Craig
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Aspiring Jersey Shore Dental Hygienist Gets Wave Of Support After Breast Cancer Diagnosis At 28 Aspiring Jersey Shore Dental Hygienist Gets Wave Of Support After Breast Cancer Diagnosis At 28
Aspiring Jersey Shore Dental Hygienist Gets Wave Of Support After Breast Cancer Diagnosis At 28 “You never know how strong you are until strong is the only choice you have.” These wise words — undeniably true — were written in a GoFundMe launched on behalf of Amanda Foster, a 28-year-old aspiring dental hygienist who was diagnosed with Stage 1 Grade C breast cancer last December. “Every doctor swore it was nothing to worry about until the biopsy came back,” reads the campaign, which was created by a friend, sharing Foster’s inspiring story of resilience and determination far and wide. “My worst fear came to life… Why me?” Meanwhile, Foster is a full-time student planning to fini…

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by Valerie Musson
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Nude Beach Ranked Among NJ's Best Secret Beaches Nude Beach Ranked Among NJ's Best Secret Beaches
Nude Beach Ranked Among NJ's Best Secret Beaches It's no longer a secret. Three Jersey Shore sites have made a list of the top “100 secret beaches” in the United States, according to the Family Destinations Guide. And you probably won't want to bring children to one of them: It's New Jersey's only nudist beach. The Guide said it surveyed 3,000 families nationwide to compose a list of hidden beaches that people liked the most. Ranked 5th on the list is Sedge Island, which the Guide calls “a truly exclusive destination.” Larry Hajna, a spokesman for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, pointed out, however, that there i…

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by Jon Craig
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Day At Jersey Shore's 'Most Exclusive' Beach Club Won't Cost You Much Day At Jersey Shore's 'Most Exclusive' Beach Club Won't Cost You Much
Day At Jersey Shore's 'Most Exclusive' Beach Club Won't Cost You Much If you don't live on the Jersey Shore, or have not rented a home there yet, there's another "exclusive" option. The Beach Club at Avenue will open for the season in Long Branch next Friday, May 26. From then until Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Beach Club members can enjoy natural outdoor amenities, including personalized food and beverage service, cabanas and day beds. But you don't have to be a member to enjoy the Beach Club at Avenue. There are daily rates at the Cabana for non-members. (SEE BELOW) Individual seasonal memberships start at $2,700 plus sales tax. Family season members…

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by Jon Craig
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NJ Native Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All NJ Native Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All
NJ Native Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Alyssa Sobecki is not a baker. She is The Difference Baker. Sobecki, a Piscataway native, has had several professional roles over the years — from hair stylist to mortgage loan officer to business coach and consultant—but she’s finally found her calling with The Difference Baker, her bake shop in Loudoun County, VA. It’s an idea, she said, that God put into her heart.  Her shop in Ashburn is the only retail location in the United States that carries nine certifications that it is free from top food allergens.  And as the number of those with food allergies increases, more and more people…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Spotted Filming 'It Ends With Us' In Hoboken (PHOTOS) Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Spotted Filming 'It Ends With Us' In Hoboken (PHOTOS)
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Spotted Filming 'It Ends With Us' In Hoboken (Photos) Some big stars have been spotted in Hoboken.  Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni were seen filming "It Ends With Us" at 10th and Bloomfield streets in Hoboken on Wednesday morning, May 17. The movie — directed by Baldoni — is an adaptation of the bestselling Colleen Hoover book, which is about the relationship between Lily and neurosurgeon Ryan. Things get messy when Lily's ex-boyfriend enters the picture.  Last month, the movie put out a casting call for extras to take part in the Jersey shoot, with partial nudity required.

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by Sam Barron