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Two Wayne Children Battling Leukemia See Community Support
Two children in Wayne are battling leukemia and the community has their backs. Fundraisers has been set up for the families of Liam Frerichs and Chiara Dell'Accio. Liam, 6, initially had a low-grade fever that ballooned to 104.2 degrees. After tests were run, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and will have to spend the next two years undergoing chemotherapy, hospital stays and medical procedures. "Instead of riding his Mario-Kart, he's facing the toughest battle of his life," his father Thomas Frerichs, who organized the fundraiser, said. "The road ahead is long and u…
Neighbors
Twin NJ Docs Fight Cancer In Honor Of Late Father
The Danish twins are New Jersey doctors making it their life mission to get rid of cancer in honor of their late father. Dr. Adnan Danish is an attending physician at Hackensack Meridian's cancer center and chief of radiation oncology at St. Joseph's Health and Dr. Shabbar Danish operates on brain tumors as chair of neurosurgery at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City. The Danish brothers are said they were inspired by their father, who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 49. At the same time their father received his leukemia diagnosis, Adnan was…
News
North Jersey Teacher Emily Setteducato Dies After Battling Brain Infection, Cancer
Emily Setteducato has died after battling cancer and a subsequent brain infection on Saturday, April 8, her obituary reads. She was 28 years old. After battling leukemia, braving multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and receiving a life-saving stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor at just 27 years old, Emily thought her medical woes were over. The Paterson elementary school teacher had left the hospital, returned to the classroom, celebrated a birthday, and was back to planning a future with her long-time boyfriend, Will. The future was looking bright for Emily, until s…
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Pizzeria Comes Up With Brilliant Way To Support NJ Toddler Battling Leukemia
He may be small but he is mighty: A South Jersey toddler who is battling leukemia will be featured on the pizza boxes at a local joint. A portion of every pizza purchased during the month of April at Genova Pizza in Audobon will go toward Callen's family. Hey everyone! Wanted to touch base with all of you. Meet Callen a superhero who is battling leukemia at the age of two... Posted by Genova Pizza on Thursday, March 9, 2023 Genova created Callen's very own animated character that will be featured on all of the Grandma pizza boxes during the month of April. Callen's pies kick off Genov…
Obituaries
Montvale's Justin Wilson Dies: 'He Was So Filled With Joy'
Much of Justin Wilson's life was filled with tragedy — but you'd never know it. The 39-year-old Montvale native lost his dad, Michael Murphy, in 2010, when he was shot in the back of his head by his business partner. Eight years later, Justin was diagnosed with cancer. Still, Justin Wilson was rarely without a smile, loved ones say. He died peacefully on Valentine's Day 2023, surrounded by family. "Justin truly had a love for life, he was so filled with joy," reads his obituary. "Justin was best known for his infectious laughter, excellent head of hair and his love of music." A …
News
Brain Infection Plagues Teacher From Saddle Brook Amid Cancer Battle
After battling leukemia, braving multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and receiving a life-saving stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor, Emily Setteducato thought her medical woes were over. The 28-year-old Paterson elementary school teacher had left the hospital, returned to the classroom, celebrated a birthday, and was back to planning a future with her long-time boyfriend, Will. But now, the Saddle Brook woman is battling an infection in her brain, complicated by a weakened immune system still reeling from her cancer treatment, her sister Jackie Griffin writes in a GoFundM…
Obituaries
North Jersey Native Nicholas Scalfani Dies After Leukemia Battle, 18
North Jersey native Nicholas John Scalfani died after battling leukemia on Saturday, Nov. 5. at Hackensack University Medical Center. He was 18. Born in Denville, Nicholas lived in Lake Hopatcong his whole life, his obituary says. Nicholas was a member of the Jefferson High School Class of 2022 and a Monmouth University freshman. He loved golfing, fishing, playing football, wake surfing, and spending time with his friends, family, and girlfriend, his memorial says. Nearly $5,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Nicholas’ funeral expenses as of Friday, Nov. 18. “Hi, our names are Matt Fi…
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Painter, Father Of Baby Son Dies After Fearless Leukemia Battle, 22
Hunterdon County painter and father of a seven-month-old son Marvin Ernesto Lainez Alfaro died at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick on Wednesday, July 6 following a fearless four-year battle with leukemia. He was 22. Born in Sensuntepeque, El Salvador, Marvin emigrated to the United States in 2013 and attended Hunterdon Central Regional High School, where he graduated in 2017, his obituary says. Marvin then started working as a painter for Scott C. Rule Painting in Frenchtown and quickly became well-known for his positive attitude and upbeat personality. Marvin is also …
Obituaries
Rutgers Student, Beloved Medical Assistant Dies After Leukemia Battle, 22
Rutgers University student and beloved medical assistant Christine Michelle Starozytnyk died on Friday, March 11 after battling leukemia. She was 22. Born in New Brunswick, Starozytnyk grew up in South Bound Brook, where she survived childhood leukemia, her obituary says. Starozytnyk was a Somerset Pediatric Group medical assistant and Rutgers University student, her memorial says. Starozytnyk was remembered as caring, generous, humble, and “unimaginably kind.” "[She] brought a light with her that couldn’t shine brighter,” reads her memorial. Meanwhile, nearly $4,500 had been raised as o…
Lifestyle
Swab4Andrea: North Jersey Mom Hopeful For Greek Stem Cell Donor After Leukemia Diagnosis
Andrea Kalliaras never had any symptoms. The Montville mom went to her doctor for a routine checkup in August 2021, when her bloodwork came back showing a high white blood cell count. Before long, she had her diagnosis: Leukemia — a rare form that can only be cured through stem cell transplant. Andrea, a Wanaque native, had little time to process. She was devastated. "The diagnosis was shocking," Andrea, 49, told Daily Voice."We were all devastated and scared, but we went to a lot of different doctors for opinions and have the right course of action." Right now, Andrea is looking for a …
News
Dancing NJ Dad Goes Viral On TikTok Celebrating Cancer-Free Son
A New Jersey dad caught the internet's attention celebrating his son being cancer free. Kennith Allen Thomas' TikTok video called "when your son is cancer free" had more than 1.3 million views as of Nov. 2. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kennith Allen Thomas (@kennyclutch_) New Jersey's Kennith Allen Thomas hypes up son, Kristian, who is cancer free.Kennith Allen Thomas According to Fox News, Thomas curbed classes at his Pennsauken dance studio in 2018, when his son, Kristian, was diagnosed with leukemia. "When my son was d…
Police & Fire
Tribute
: Elizabeth Community Mourns Loss Of Kevin Goldsmith, 17
Musician. Athlete. Gentleman. This is how lifelong Elizabeth resident Kevin Goldsmith was being remembered. Kevin died due to complications of Leukemia treatments on May 24, 2021. He was 17 years old. More than $23,500 had been raised as of Wednesday morning on a GoFundMe in Kevin's memory, launched by his dad, Joel Goldsmith. Kevin was a junior at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy and planned on studying electrical engineering after high school, his obituary says. He started playing baseball young in Elizabeth's Little League program, then area travel teams and clubs, then his sc…
Obituaries
'Happiness Personified':
Tcnj
Student, MontCo Native Isaac Ashton Dies Of Cancer, 21
Kind. Joyful. Godly. This is how 21-year-old Montgomery County native Issac Timothy Ashton is being remembered. Isaac died on Jan. 25, 2021, following a short but valiant battle with leukemia. Born in Langhorne, Isaac later moved to Lambertville, New Jersey, where he lived up until his death, his obituary says. A scholar and highly-talented musician, Isaac played in the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County, traveling to Italy and France to play in open-air concerts. Isaac was a senior at The College of New Jersey, where was a a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and will be posthumously awarde…
Lifestyle
Docs Thought Bergen Native Had
Covid-
19 -- It Was Cancer, Again
What doctors initially thought were COVID-19 symptoms for a Clifton teacher and breast cancer survivor turned out to be leukemia. Diana Maksymowicz, 44, was diagnosed with breast cancer on Feb. 21, 2019 -- the day of her daughter, Sia’s, fourth birthday. She underwent rigorous breast cancer treatment, including the removal of her right breast in April 2019, as well as radiation and chemotherapy, which she finished in December. However, tragedy struck yet again late last month, when Maksymowicz -- a basic skills instructor at School 11 in Clifton -- began experiencing flu-like symptoms…
Lifestyle
Paramus Native's Kids Find Good In His Cancer Battle
Jason Kosco of Montville starts his day the same way. He showers. Brushes his teeth. Puts on his clothes -- a flat-brimmed hat and high top sneakers -- and goes to work. The only difference lately, though, is that it's all done in Morristown Medical Center -- where Jason's wife, Nicole, has brought his computer monitors so he can continue to work. Despite the Paramus native's recent cancer diagnosis (a form of leukemia), he is trying his hardest to keep things as normal as possible and show his children that things aren't always as they seem -- even the "bad" stuff. "We want to turn this…
Obituaries
Morris County Dad, Dumont Native Greg Gibson Dies After Battle With Leukemia
Gregory Gibson of Morris Plains died Tuesday, June 25 after a year-long battle with leukemia. He was 53 years old. A Dumont native, Gibson leaves behind his wife, Melissa, and three children, Jeremy, Kyle and Kelly. More than $11,700 had been raised for the family on a GoFundMe as of Saturday morning. "We will all miss Greg's kindness, generosity, and his amazing sense of humor," campaign founder Jeff Axelrad wrote on the page. Greg worked as a managing director at BNY Mellon, and previously as the director of business solutions at Pershing LLC. He was with Lockheed Martin Spa…
Obituaries
Closter School Principal Dies Of Heart Attack: 'He Succeeded Immensely As Educator'
Closter's Hillside School principal Alfred F. Baffa died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 61 years old. The Hillside and Tenakill schools will be closed Monday in his memory. Colleagues, students and loved ones remember Baffa for his "gentle soul" and "kind heart." Dozens of stories recalling acts of kindness -- both in and out of the schools -- poured in. "I worked with Mr. Baffa as a paraprofessional and a substitute teacher," Mariana Marinich wrote. "He was the best boss I have ever had. My kids and I remember his kindness, his soft tone of voice, his wit, h…
Lifestyle
When Tragedy Strikes, Montvale Family Unites: This Time, Cancer
A Montvale family still coming to terms with the sudden and tragic death of their father and husband is now facing even more adversity: Cancer. Eight years after 56-year-old Michael Murphy was killed by his business partner, his son, Justin Wilson, was diagnosed with leukemia. More than $39,000 had been raised as of Thursday morning on a GoFundMe for Wilson, launched by his sister, Caitlin Murphy. "Through all of our losses, we try to maintain a positive attitude," said Murphy, a math teacher at Pascack Valley High School. "My dad would want to be here with Justin, but we know he is there…
Lifestyle
NJ Devils Surprise Young Bergen County Cancer Survivor
Longtime New Jersey Devils fan and leukemia survivor Bennett Burgida, 11, was getting ready to drop the ceremonial first puck at Friday night's game against the New York Islanders when his hero skated up next to him. Instead of Captain Andy Greene, Brian Boyle came over. Boyle is also a cancer survivor, having fought a 13-month battle with leukemia and announced last month the cancer was in remission. Bennett Burgida meets NJ Devil Brian Boyle on the ice.NJ Devils Burgida served as the team's honorary assistant coach, joining John Hynes for the pregame press briefing. Burgida also…
Police & Fire
Hero
: Mahwah Police Officer's Bone Marrow Donation Saves Life Of Woman With Leukemia
Talk about public service: The side effects were rough, but new Mahwah Police Officer Michael Dombroski eagerly donated bone marrow for a transplant that saved the life of a woman with leukemia. Dombroski, who transferred to the department from Carlstadt earlier this year, was donating blood while attending the Bergen County Police Academy when he decided in December 2016 to submit a buccal swab for DNA testing for possible entrance into the blood donor program at Hackensack University Medical Center, Police Chief James N. Batelli said. “A short while ago he was contacted by medical profess…
Police & Fire
This Oakland Police Officer, Motorcyclist Beat Cancer - Twice
Oakland Police Officer Mark Piercy gets on his Harley and suddenly is free. Riding alongside his brothers in Maywood's Untouchables Motorcycle Club with his wife, Tara, holding him from behind, Piercy's problems seem to disappear. All he sees is the road ahead. In that moment, nothing else matters. This is how the 44-year-old officer assigned to the detective bureau has cleared his head and coped with stress for the better part of his life. But from August 2010 to January 2012 as he battled two forms of aggressive cancer, Piercy didn't have the motorcycle handles to lean on. Just friends…
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