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Basketball Hall Of Famer, Former NJ Net Dikembe Mutombo Dies At 58 Basketball Hall Of Famer, Former NJ Net Dikembe Mutombo Dies At 58
Basketball Hall Of Famer, Former NJ Net Dikembe Mutombo Dies At 58 Basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo, who played for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks as part of a Hall of Fame career, died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the NBA announced on Monday, Sept. 30. We share our condolences with his wife, Rose, the entire Mutombo family, and their loved ones. RIP. pic.twitter.com/3j7M1ONqxJ — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 30, 2024 Mutombo, who also played for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets, was known for his signature shot block, which he would follow up by wagging his finger and yelling, "No No No!…
Central Jersey Toddler Battling Brain Cancer Receives New Pool In Time For Summer Central Jersey Toddler Battling Brain Cancer Receives New Pool In Time For Summer
Central Jersey Toddler Battling Brain Cancer Receives New Pool In Time For Summer A young boy in Monmouth County battling brain cancer will have plenty of summer fun thanks to some generous donations. An above-ground saltwater pool was donated to three-year-old Mick Augustitus, the Ashley Lauren Foundation said in a Facebook post. The Hazlet toddler was diagnosed with four brain tumors and several tumors on his spine. At Home Recreation donated the pool, while Kiki Pools in South Amboy donated a heater and installed the pool. "Not only did Mick come home from stem-cell transplant last Friday [May 17], but his pool was done the same day he came home," the Ashle…
Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation
Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation Support is on the rise for a South Jersey pharmacist who’s been battling brain cancer since 2014, recently undergoing his third surgery and enduring seizures almost constantly. John Marcheski, of Sewell, had his first operation following his initial diagnosis in 2014, according to a GoFundMe describing him as a “friend, co-worker, son, brother, father, grandfather and husband to Katie Marcheski.” “If you know him you know he is an intelligent pharmacist with a wonderful sense of humor,” reads the campaign, launched out of Egg Harbor Township in early May. After his first surgery, Marches…
Beloved Ocean County Auto Tech Thomas Davis Dies After Battling Rare Brain Cancer, 20 Beloved Ocean County Auto Tech Thomas Davis Dies After Battling Rare Brain Cancer, 20
Beloved Ocean County Auto Tech Thomas Davis Dies After Battling Rare Brain Cancer, 20 Beloved Ocean County auto technician Thomas Luke Davis died Wednesday, May 10 following a brave battle with brain cancer. He was 20. Born in Lakewood, Thomas was a lifelong resident of Manchester, his obituary says. He participated in Little League and baseball before graduating from Manchester High School in 2020. Thomas “absolutely enjoyed” working as an Auto Technician for Pine Belt Subaru in Lakewood, reads his memorial. He was passionate about spending his free time outdoors — riding quads, fishing, bow hunting, camping, and more. Thomas also had an enthusiastic and insightful mind a…
South Jersey Coach, Dad Braces For 30 Rounds Of Brain Cancer Treatment South Jersey Coach, Dad Braces For 30 Rounds Of Brain Cancer Treatment
South Jersey Coach, Dad Braces For 30 Rounds Of Brain Cancer Treatment In less than a month, reality changed for an Atlantic County dad and sports coach. Absecon's John Gorman was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of malignant brain cancer, earlier this month. He's already had brain surgery, and now, he's bracing for 30 rounds of radiation treatment at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. A GoFundMe page launched for the family had raised more than $39,600 as of Thursday, March 23. The Gormans will need to commute to Philadelphia every day for six weeks. Chemotherapy will begin simultaneously. "John and Erin were b…
Neighbors, Phillies Join Surprise Holiday Parade For South Jersey Brain Cancer Patient: Reports Neighbors, Phillies Join Surprise Holiday Parade For South Jersey Brain Cancer Patient: Reports
Neighbors, Phillies Join Surprise Holiday Parade For South Jersey Brain Cancer Patient: Reports A beloved four-year-old brain cancer patient from South Jersey got the surprise of his life with a holiday parade of first responders, marching bands, neighbors and Philadelphia Phillies, according to multiple reports. Aaron Kline, aka "Mighty Aaron," was all smiles Thursday, Dec. 8 during the procession past his home in Mount Laurel. Aaron got to meet his favorite characters from Paw Patrol and the Phillie Phanatic. "I don't know if there are words that can describe how much its meant," Aaron's mother Shana told FOX 29. Kline added: "His highs are high and his lows are really low," accor…
Beloved 6-Year-Old Trenton Boy Noah Bodón Loses Battle With Rare Brain Cancer Beloved 6-Year-Old Trenton Boy Noah Bodón Loses Battle With Rare Brain Cancer
Beloved 6-Year-Old Trenton Boy Noah Bodón Loses Battle With Rare Brain Cancer Beloved Trenton boy Noah Jorge Bodón lost his battle with a rare form of brain cancer known as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) on Wednesday, Nov. 2. He was six. Noah’s battle with DIPG began in early April, when he was rushed to the emergency room at Robert Wood Johnson after collapsing and having a seizure at school, according to a GoFundMe launched at the time for his medical, and now his funeral costs. Nearly $9,000 had been raised as of Wednesday, Nov. 9. After receiving the rare brain cancer diagnosis that only 150 to 300 children get each year, Noah continued to be his bubbly…
PA Boy Battling Brain Cancer Dies Day After 6th Birthday, Family Says PA Boy Battling Brain Cancer Dies Day After 6th Birthday, Family Says
PA Boy Battling Brain Cancer Dies Day After 6th Birthday, Family Says A Pennsylvania community is mourning the death of a boy who tragically lost his battle with brain cancer on Thursday, Sept. 22 — just one day after his sixth birthday. On the morning of Ryder Knechtle's birthday celebration, he was fine. Like any other child, he loved to play games, read his favorite book, and even watch "Peppa Pig" with his family.  But as the hours passed, he began to feel different. "Around 1:00 he started to crash," the boy's mom, Jenna Knechtle, wrote on GoFundMe and Facebook. **Last Treatment Update** My beautiful baby is now an angel. A beautiful angel in Hea…
Support Surges For 6-Year-Old NJ Girl Battling Brain Cancer Support Surges For 6-Year-Old NJ Girl Battling Brain Cancer
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,"…
Support Surges For Beloved Madison Man Diagnosed With Rare Brain Cancer Support Surges For Beloved Madison Man Diagnosed With Rare Brain Cancer
Support Surges For Beloved Madison Man Diagnosed With Rare Brain Cancer Support is on the rise for a beloved family man from Madison who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. Giorgi Pasikashvili, a longtime Madison resident, was taken to the hospital by his loving wife Nana on August 30 after suffering three months of personality changes and extreme headaches, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses, including a stair lift. Pasikashvili, described as a “very hard worker” and a “sweet, kind and friendly man with anyone he meets,” underwent brain surgery after an MRI detected a tumor on Sept. 5, according to the campaign, star…
Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer
Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer A community in Burlington County is rallying behind a high school student who is battling aggressive brain cancer. Instead of visiting colleges and preparing for the senior prom, Jadon Phillips has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The Delran High School football star also hoped to be trying out for some college teams.  This GoFundMe page has been created by friends for his mother, Caisse Gore, to help with her 17-year-old son's medical bills and other expenses. Jadon also needs an accessible van and a ramp because he is unable to walk. There's been no …
Northampton Math Teacher, Volleyball Coach Jessica Finlayson Dies After Brain Cancer Battle, 28 Northampton Math Teacher, Volleyball Coach Jessica Finlayson Dies After Brain Cancer Battle, 28
Northampton Math Teacher, Volleyball Coach Jessica Finlayson Dies After Brain Cancer Battle, 28 The Northampton County community is mourning the death of local math teacher and volleyball coach Jessica Finlayson on Jan. 22 following a valiant battle with brain cancer. She was 28 years old. Finlayson, of Whitehall, graduated from Emmaus High School and received a degree in mathematics from Lebanon Valley College, her obituary says. Finlayson taught eighth grade math at Northampton Middle School and served as the head varsity coach of the girls’ high school volleyball team, her obit says. She earned her master’s degree while continuing to teach, coach and undergo treatment for brain ca…