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Janett Balboa

Ridgewood Rallies Around Crossing Guard Battling Stage Four Cancer Ridgewood Rallies Around Crossing Guard Battling Stage Four Cancer
Ridgewood Rallies Around Crossing Guard Battling Stage Four Cancer Janett Balboa, a staple in the Ridgewood community, is facing the fight of her life. Balboa, a Ridgewood resident for more than 30 years who serves as a crossing guard and lunch aid in the school district, was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer at the end of last month and is undergoing chemotherapy at Hackensack Meridian Health.  A fundraiser has been created to assist her with medical bills and living costs while she undergoes treatment. As of Tuesday, Nov. 14, more than $42,400 has been raised.  "We are so grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have seen in res…