Support Surges For Morris County Dad, 32, Critically Injured In Work Accident Support Surges For Morris County Dad, 32, Critically Injured In Work Accident
Support Surges For Morris County Dad, 32, Critically Injured In Work Accident Support is on the rise for a beloved Morris County father who was critically hurt in a work accident. Michael McClain, 32, underwent emergency craniotomy surgery at Morristown Medical Center after a work accident on Saturday, April 2, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family’s expenses. McClain remained in the Intensive Care Unit as of Tuesday, April 12, a campaign update says. “There are still many unknowns with Michael’s journey but we remain positive and hopeful for the best outcomes,” reads the fundraiser. “It is a long journey but Michael is strong.” More than $33,000 had be…
Family Of Girl Killed While Riding Bike In Bridgewater Sees Support Family Of Girl Killed While Riding Bike In Bridgewater Sees Support
Family Of Girl Killed While Riding Bike In Bridgewater Sees Support Support is surging for the family of an 11-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a 22-year-old woman in a pickup truck while biking with a friend in Bridgewater. Victoria Bastos was struck near 3rd Street on Fulton Street around 6:10 p.m. Saturday, April 2, according to local police and a GoFundMe launched for the girl's family. Police said she was rushed to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital Somerset where she was pronounced dead following the crash. More than $12,300 had been raised on the GoFundMe as of Monday morning. Victoria is survived by her father, Vitor Bastos, her mother Cyn…
Newark 'Boss Baby' Brain-Damaged After Mysterious Seizure, Mom Says Newark 'Boss Baby' Brain-Damaged After Mysterious Seizure, Mom Says
Newark 'Boss Baby' Brain-Damaged After Mysterious Seizure, Mom Says One minute, 3-year-old Alayah Butler was running around a pumpkin patch laughing. The next, the Newark girl was having a seizure — and then in cardiac arrest. Doctors aren't sure what caused the Oct. 7, 2021 seizure or heart attack, which left little Alayah brain-damaged and wheelchair-bound. To make matters worse, her mom Leah Butler, lost her job and is caring for her around the clock. More than $4,300 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the family as of Saturday, April 2, as Butler recently lost her job, and has been home caring for her daughter. Alayah and a pastor praying for her.Le…
North Jersey Driver Who Thought He Hit Deer Found Guilty In Hit-Run Death Of 12-Year-Old Boy North Jersey Driver Who Thought He Hit Deer Found Guilty In Hit-Run Death Of 12-Year-Old Boy
North Jersey Driver Who Thought He Hit Deer Found Guilty In Hit-Run Death Of 12-Year-Old Boy A North Jersey man who apparently thought he hit a deer when he actually struck and killed a 12-year-old boy in 2019 has been found guilty in the child's death, authorities announced. A Union County jury found 39-year-old Jose Marrero guilty on charges relating to the Summer 2019 death of Jeremy Maraj in Union, Prosecutor William A. Daniel said. The jury deliberated for less than an hour last Friday after a week-long trial for Marrero — currently of Kearny and previously of Lake Hiawatha — before returning its verdict. Marrero was driving his work van, a 2016 Nissan NV200, when h…
Players Mourn Sudden Loss Of Beloved NJ Football Coach Brian Meeney, 46 Players Mourn Sudden Loss Of Beloved NJ Football Coach Brian Meeney, 46
Players Mourn Sudden Loss Of Beloved NJ Football Coach Brian Meeney, 46 Take a quick look at the posts from some of Brian Meeney's current and former players and students, and the impact he made becomes obvious. "I can never repay you for everything you taught me," one wrote. "Kept me out of trouble and made sure I stayed on the path of success, I wouldn’t be where I am today if you didn’t push me the way that you did." "You believed in me," said another, "and most importantly you never gave up on me. Coach Meeney I’ll always love you you were that second father-like figure in my life." The Maywood dad suffered a massive heart attack while on his way to work o…
Support Surges For Family Who Lost Everything In ‘Tragic’ Lehigh Valley House Fire Support Surges For Family Who Lost Everything In ‘Tragic’ Lehigh Valley House Fire
Support Surges For Family Who Lost Everything In ‘Tragic’ Lehigh Valley House Fire Support is on the rise for a family who lost all of their possessions in a devastating Lehigh Valley house fire. The fire broke out at 5780 South Delaware Drive in Lower Mount Bethel Township around 8 a.m. on Monday, March 28, Pennsylvania State Police said in a release. In addition to ravaging the two-story home, the fire also damaged two cars that were parked in the driveway, police said. More than $1,100 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Tuesday morning for the victims, Jocelyn Marks and her mother, Drea, who campaign creator Madison Hathaway says “lost everything.” While the family i…
Cancer Turns Life Upside-Down For Union Family Cancer Turns Life Upside-Down For Union Family
Cancer Turns Life Upside-Down For Union Family This time last year, Jayden Reyes of Union was like any other boy his age. He loved to play sports, ride his bike and hang out with friends and family. His life changed late in the year, though, when he was diagnosed with a rare form of pediatric cancer: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor. The time he spent doing what he loved was spent undergoing cancer treatments. His mom's life changed, too. Arisai Cotto-Reyes is unable to work, as she is caring for her son at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, five days a week for a year of chemo, radiation and surgeries. A GoFundM…
Crews Douse Warren County House Fire (PHOTOS) Crews Douse Warren County House Fire (PHOTOS)
Crews Douse Warren County House Fire (Photos) Fire crews rushed to douse a house that went up in flames in Warren County Thursday morning. Squad 45 with the Clinton Fire Department responded to the blaze in Washington Borough shortly before 8:20 a.m., they said. Squad 45 (acting RIT 45) currently on location of a structure fire in Washington Borough. Posted by Clinton Fire Department on Thursday, March 10, 2022 The Broad Street fire destroyed most of the family’s possessions, according to a GoFundMe launched for the victims. “One of my dearest friends' mother, Sarah Zamorsky, has lost the majority of her & her daughter's belo…
These Are The Families That Were Displaced By Massive North Bergen Fire These Are The Families That Were Displaced By Massive North Bergen Fire
These Are The Families That Were Displaced By Massive North Bergen Fire Ten families were displaced by a fast-moving fire that ripped through North Bergen buildings Monday, March 7, reports say. The blaze broke out around 5 p.m. at a building at 1319 9th St., and spread quickly due to ferocious winds. Several GoFundMes have been launched for the victims. Among them, Jackson Bravo, who lost his beloved pets in the blaze. More than $4,800 had been raised for him. North Bergen fireHudPost (with permission) Another campaign was launched for Scott Henriquez, by his brother. "With your help, we will help Scott and his family, and their dog, recover from this ev…
‘They Lost Everything:’ Support Surges For Family As Massive Blaze Destroys Warren County Home ‘They Lost Everything:’ Support Surges For Family As Massive Blaze Destroys Warren County Home
‘They Lost Everything:’ Support Surges For Family As Massive Blaze Destroys Warren County Home Support is on the rise for a Warren County family who lost everything — including a pet — as a fire ripped through their home Wednesday night. One person was hospitalized and a cat was treated for smoke inhalation following the two-alarm fire on Chaucer Drive in Independence Township, DailyVoice.com reported. Fire crews worked at the scene for about four hours to get the blaze under control. Over $19,000 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Friday morning for the victims of the destructive fire, putting the campaign more than halfway toward its end goal of $35,000. “…My mom and dad and …
Support Surges For Hunterdon County Mom After Fire Destroys Home, Kills 2 Dogs Support Surges For Hunterdon County Mom After Fire Destroys Home, Kills 2 Dogs
Support Surges For Hunterdon County Mom After Fire Destroys Home, Kills 2 Dogs Support is on the rise for a beloved mother who lost nearly all of her possessions — including two dogs — after a fire ripped through her Hunterdon County home. Ann Weeks had just left to go to her daughter’s basketball game when her Holland Township home went up in flames the morning of Saturday, Feb. 19, according to a GoFundMe launched for her expenses. “Crews arrived as the blaze was at its highest point and multiple towns assisted in the effort,” reads the fundraiser, created by Ryan Sullivan. More than $14,000 had been raised as of Tuesday afternoon. Weeks, a lifelong Holland Townsh…
Hunterdon County Woman Killed In Morris County Dump Truck Crash Hunterdon County Woman Killed In Morris County Dump Truck Crash
Hunterdon County Woman Killed In Morris County Dump Truck Crash UPDATE: The crash victim was identified as beloved Califon mother of triplets, Gina Pateman, 52, NJ.com reported. A GoFundMe had raised nearly $30,000 for the family. ----------------------------- One person was killed in a Morris County crash involving a dump truck Tuesday morning, developing reports say. The dump truck collided with another vehicle, trapping the occupant near 250 Bartley Rd. in Long Valley just before 9:40 a.m., according to initial and unconfirmed reports. A medical helicopter was requested and later canceled before the victim was pronounced dead, the initial report s…