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IT Consultant, NJ Dad Suffers Stroke, Dies While Hiking, Campaign Says IT Consultant, NJ Dad Suffers Stroke, Dies While Hiking, Campaign Says
IT Consultant, NJ Dad Suffers Stroke, Dies While Hiking, Campaign Says Support is on the rise for the family of a 50-year-old New Jersey man who suffered a stroke and died on Friday, May 31. Umashankar Bandi was seemingly the epitome of health, having participated in Olympic qualifiers in rowing, run countless marathons, and conquered numerous sections along the Appalachian Trail, according to a GoFundMe campaign. "It was during one of these hikes that he experienced the heart attack," reads the campaign, launched by a group of friends of the Monmouth Junction dad, "a testament to his adventurous spirit and love for the great outdoors." Left to mourn his…

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by Jon Craig
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Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon
Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon Another TCS New York City marathon was under way Sunday, Nov. 5, and New Jersey's Zac Clark is among the nearly 50,000 runners — 16 of whom are celebs. Clark is a Haddonfield native who was on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette" starring Tayshia Adams.  Clark's bib number is 19213. According to the race tracker, he was 20 miles in as of 12 p.m., with about six left to go. Zac Clark of Haddonfield and Tayshia Adams on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette." ABC/Craig Sjodin This will be at least the 11th marathon for the 39-year-old Philly sports fan and former college baseball player, who has be…

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by Cecilia Levine