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Morris County HS Freshman Critical After Struck By Vehicle On Route 46: Fundraiser
A freshman at Morris Hills High School is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle on Thursday, Feb. 22 on Route 46 in Rockaway, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family.
Emmanuel Ramnarain sustained a traumatic brain injury and is at Morristown Medical Center, Kristyn Dietrich, a family friend of Ramnarain's and the organizer of the fundraiser, said. Doctors are closely monitoring the swelling in his brain, Dietrich said.
As of Wednesday, Feb. 28, the fundraiser has raised more than $24,000.
All funds raised will go toward Ramnarain's mother, Sherida, to assis…
Support Swells After Livingston Resident Amanda Magenheim Dies Of Asthma Attack, 21
Amanda Nicole Magenheim, a student at Penn State University and a native of Livingston, NJ, died on Friday, Jan. 12 after suffering a severe asthma attack at the age of 21, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family.
A devoted Nittany Lion, Magenheim made the Dean's List every semester and dreamed of becoming an occupational therapist, according to her obituary. She is survived by her parents, Donna and Sanford, her sisters, Alyssa and Erica, and numerous other family members and friends, her obituary reads.
I wanted to convey my gratitude for all the love, support, prayers,…
North Jersey Boy Struck By Car Sees Overwhelming Community Support
As Stefan Wiklinski remains on the mend after being struck by a car in Old Tappan while riding his bike, residents of the borough are showing they have his back.
A fundraiser has been created to support Wiklinski's family with medical expenses following the Sunday, June 11 incident. As of Tuesday, June 20, more than $60,000 has been raised.
Wiklinski, an eighth grader who was set to graduate from Charles DeWolf Middle School, suffered a brain injury and remains under sedation. Wiklinski, called "Stefan Spectacular" by his dad, Stephen, was inducted into the National Honor Society and played…
‘She Is A Fighter:’ Beloved Mom Battling ALS Sees Wave Of Support From Phillipsburg Community
The Phillipsburg community is coming together to support a beloved mom who is battling a rare form of ALS.
GoFundMe creator Samantha Anderson of Phillipsburg says her mother, Kathleen, is “also an amazing grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and the best friend you could ever have.”
About two months ago, Kathleen, 62, received a heartbreaking diagnosis of Bulbar Onset ALS, which Anderson says typically begins in the face and neck and is ultimately “one of the rarest and most aggressive types of ALS.”
Since then, Kathleen has lost almost all her ability to speak, swallow, and has a high choking…
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,"…
