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River Vale firefighters step up for Nico

#ForNico: The River Vale Volunteer Fire Department did its part to help Nico Santoli of Oradell by buying a huge batch of t-shirts — the proceeds of which go toward the 2-year-old’s treatments for a rare form of childhood eye cancer .

Photo Credit: ABOVE: By Andrea Velthaus
Photo Credit: ABOVE: By Andrea Velthaus
Photo Credit: ABOVE: By Andrea Velthaus
Photo Credit: ABOVE: By Andrea Velthaus

As soon as the firefighters learned of Nico’s condition, they voted to purchase the “Americans For Nico” t-shirts, which have been appearing throughout the world.

(PHOTO ABOVE: By Andrea Velthaus)

Retinoblastoma, which develops quickly in the retina, affects an estimated 300 children a year nationwide. Although it has a high cure rate, loved ones are  concerned for Nico’s sight — and the eye itself.

Treatments are costly. And although many people have held benefits and contributed on their own, much more help is needed.

Dom and his boy

“I’m a true believer in the power of positive thinking and the energy you put out is what you will receive back,” said Nico’s father, Dominic Santoli. “The Universe will provide for whatever you ask. You just need to know what to ask for.”

If Santoli’s name is familiar, it’s because he was a standout athlete at Bergen Catholic High School, where he now coaches Crusaders linebackers and wrestlers and teaches gym.

He got word that his only son, Nico Michael Santoli, was sick while preparing his players for a game last September in Las Vegas. READ MORE….

 

You can help

You can donate to:

NICO M. SANTOLI CANCER SUPPORT
992 Oradell Ave
Oradell, NJ 07649

http://www.indiegogo.com/ForNico?a=1726253

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Or: Buy toys from this page and 20% of the proceeds will go to help Nico: http://www.discoverytoys.com/ForNico

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FOLLOW Nico on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForNicoSantoli#!/ForNicoSantoli

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Or on Twitter: @fornicosantoli

 

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