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Supporters Of Central Jersey HS Football Coach Battling Cancer Plan Drive-By Event Supporters Of Central Jersey HS Football Coach Battling Cancer Plan Drive-By Event
Supporters Of Central Jersey HS Football Coach Battling Cancer Plan Drive-By Event Freehold is rallying to support a beloved football coach and history teacher battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. An event called "Coach Mac’s KO Cancer Drive By" will be held in the Freehold Township High School parking lot at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. The drive-by was planned to show support for 44-year-old Brian McNamara as he undergoes heavy chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The special parade was organized by a close friend of McNamara's named Lenny. "Everyone has been asking to see Brian, but due to his current treatment schedule and health, this dr…

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by Chris Spiker
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'Selfless' Central Jersey Football Coach, Teacher Battling Rare Cancer: Fundraiser 'Selfless' Central Jersey Football Coach, Teacher Battling Rare Cancer: Fundraiser
'Selfless' Central Jersey Football Coach, Teacher Battling Rare Cancer: Fundraiser A beloved Freehold football coach and history teacher is battling an aggressive form of cancer, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said Brian McNamara first thought he was dealing with a sinus infection. After undergoing multiple tests, scans, and biopsies, the 44-year-old was recently diagnosed with a rare head and neck cancer known for rapidly spreading. More than $35,800 has been raised from at least 480 donations as of Monday, Dec. 9. "Brian is a selfless, caring individual who would do anything for others," wrote Diana Petriello, the fundraiser's organizer. …

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by Chris Spiker
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New Wawa Store Opens On Jersey Shore New Wawa Store Opens On Jersey Shore
New Wawa Store Opens On Jersey Shore There's a new Wawa store coming to the Jersey Shore. Thursday marks the grand opening of the sixth Wawa store in Brick. To recognize Veterans Day, all retired veterans will be treated to free coffee and coffee toast. The new store, with gas pumps, is located at 1902 Route 88. As part of the celebration there is an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony planned at 9 a.m. It will feature local officials, charitable contributions and a recognition of local heroes.  There also will be a "Hoagies for Heroes" hoagie building competition between first responders from Brick Township Police Departm…

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by Jon Craig