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South Toms River Mom Kate Herdman Dies After Valiant Brain Cancer Battle South Toms River Mom Kate Herdman Dies After Valiant Brain Cancer Battle
Kate Herdman Obituary A family is mourning the death of a Monmouth County mother who died from brain cancer less than a week after her birthday. Kathryn "Kate" Herdman was diagnosed with "an aggressive terminal grade-four glioblastoma tumor" in November 2023, according to a memorial fundraiser on GoFundMe. Her obituary said the South Toms River woman died at 36 years old on Monday, Feb. 12. On the GoFundMe page, Kate's husband Jesse Hardman said the family's health insurance was "wrongfully terminated" a few weeks before her death. "Some of Kate’s healthcare providers were asking me if I was ready to pay out of…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Perth Amboy Hoops Player, Brain Cancer Survivor Honored By Rutgers Scarlet Knights, RWJBarnabas Perth Amboy Hoops Player, Brain Cancer Survivor Honored By Rutgers Scarlet Knights, RWJBarnabas
Perth Amboy Hoops Player, Brain Cancer Survivor Honored By Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Rwjbarnabas A Perth Amboy High School basketball player and brain cancer survivor was recently honored as the "Shining Knight of the Game" at Rutgers University. Yadielis Gonzalez, 17, got to hang out with players from the Rutgers women's basketball team before their Jan. 5 game and stand with them during the National Anthem. She was later honored at center court during halftime joined by the Scarlet Knight mascot and her sister, Jossie. The "Shining Knight of the Game" is a collaboration between Rutgers Athletics and RWJBarnabas Health spotlighting patients battling healthcare challenges. Yadiel…

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by Jon Craig
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Beloved Ocean County Auto Tech Thomas Davis Dies After Battling Rare Brain Cancer, 20 Beloved Ocean County Auto Tech Thomas Davis Dies After Battling Rare Brain Cancer, 20
Beloved Ocean County Auto Tech Thomas Davis Dies After Battling Rare Brain Cancer, 20 Beloved Ocean County auto technician Thomas Luke Davis died Wednesday, May 10 following a brave battle with brain cancer. He was 20. Born in Lakewood, Thomas was a lifelong resident of Manchester, his obituary says. He participated in Little League and baseball before graduating from Manchester High School in 2020. Thomas “absolutely enjoyed” working as an Auto Technician for Pine Belt Subaru in Lakewood, reads his memorial. He was passionate about spending his free time outdoors — riding quads, fishing, bow hunting, camping, and more. Thomas also had an enthusiastic and insightful mind a…

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by Valerie Musson
News
South Jersey Coach, Dad Braces For 30 Rounds Of Brain Cancer Treatment South Jersey Coach, Dad Braces For 30 Rounds Of Brain Cancer Treatment
South Jersey Coach, Dad Braces For 30 Rounds Of Brain Cancer Treatment In less than a month, reality changed for an Atlantic County dad and sports coach. Absecon's John Gorman was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of malignant brain cancer, earlier this month. He's already had brain surgery, and now, he's bracing for 30 rounds of radiation treatment at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. A GoFundMe page launched for the family had raised more than $39,600 as of Thursday, March 23. The Gormans will need to commute to Philadelphia every day for six weeks. Chemotherapy will begin simultaneously. "John and Erin were b…

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by Jon Craig
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Neighbors, Phillies Join Surprise Holiday Parade For South Jersey Brain Cancer Patient: Reports Neighbors, Phillies Join Surprise Holiday Parade For South Jersey Brain Cancer Patient: Reports
Neighbors, Phillies Join Surprise Holiday Parade For South Jersey Brain Cancer Patient: Reports A beloved four-year-old brain cancer patient from South Jersey got the surprise of his life with a holiday parade of first responders, marching bands, neighbors and Philadelphia Phillies, according to multiple reports. Aaron Kline, aka "Mighty Aaron," was all smiles Thursday, Dec. 8 during the procession past his home in Mount Laurel. Aaron got to meet his favorite characters from Paw Patrol and the Phillie Phanatic. "I don't know if there are words that can describe how much its meant," Aaron's mother Shana told FOX 29. Kline added: "His highs are high and his lows are really low," accor…

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by Jon Craig
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Beloved 6-Year-Old Trenton Boy Noah Bodón Loses Battle With Rare Brain Cancer Beloved 6-Year-Old Trenton Boy Noah Bodón Loses Battle With Rare Brain Cancer
Beloved 6-Year-Old Trenton Boy Noah Bodón Loses Battle With Rare Brain Cancer Beloved Trenton boy Noah Jorge Bodón lost his battle with a rare form of brain cancer known as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) on Wednesday, Nov. 2. He was six. Noah’s battle with DIPG began in early April, when he was rushed to the emergency room at Robert Wood Johnson after collapsing and having a seizure at school, according to a GoFundMe launched at the time for his medical, and now his funeral costs. Nearly $9,000 had been raised as of Wednesday, Nov. 9. After receiving the rare brain cancer diagnosis that only 150 to 300 children get each year, Noah continued to be his bubbly…

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by Valerie Musson
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PA Boy Battling Brain Cancer Dies Day After 6th Birthday, Family Says PA Boy Battling Brain Cancer Dies Day After 6th Birthday, Family Says
PA Boy Battling Brain Cancer Dies Day After 6th Birthday, Family Says A Pennsylvania community is mourning the death of a boy who tragically lost his battle with brain cancer on Thursday, Sept. 22 — just one day after his sixth birthday. On the morning of Ryder Knechtle's birthday celebration, he was fine. Like any other child, he loved to play games, read his favorite book, and even watch "Peppa Pig" with his family.  But as the hours passed, he began to feel different. "Around 1:00 he started to crash," the boy's mom, Jenna Knechtle, wrote on GoFundMe and Facebook. **Last Treatment Update** My beautiful baby is now an angel. A beautiful angel in Hea…

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Support Surges For 6-Year-Old NJ Girl Battling Brain Cancer Support Surges For 6-Year-Old NJ Girl Battling Brain Cancer
Support Surges For 6-Year-Old NJ Girl Battling Brain Cancer Support is surging for a six-year-old New Jersey girl as she bravely battles brain cancer. Camy Dudek, of Union, was diagnosed with a partially malignant brain tumor on Friday, Aug.12, according to a GoFundMe launched for her medical expenses. After learning about this complication, her family says she may not qualify for clinical trials that would assist them financially. The young twin is "spunky, sweet, and a warrior," reads the fundraiser, launched by Kim Vitale. "Camy will need further treatment, which will require her parents to be away from her three other siblings,"…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer
Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer A community in Burlington County is rallying behind a high school student who is battling aggressive brain cancer. Instead of visiting colleges and preparing for the senior prom, Jadon Phillips has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The Delran High School football star also hoped to be trying out for some college teams.  This GoFundMe page has been created by friends for his mother, Caisse Gore, to help with her 17-year-old son's medical bills and other expenses. Jadon also needs an accessible van and a ramp because he is unable to walk. There's been no …

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by Jon Craig