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NJ University Sorority Rallies Around Sister Battling Cancer With Fierce Support
Kayla Davis knew almost immediately that she wanted to join AEPhi at Rowan University. The sisters were warm and welcoming, and their tight-knit bond stood out to her, she said.
“I knew I wanted to be a part of that,” said Davis, 20, a Little Egg Harbor native and junior exercise science major.
Now, as Davis faces an unimaginable challenge—a diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer—her sorority sisters are returning the kindness she brought to their sisterhood, rallying around her with unwavering support.
As of Friday, Nov. 15, just five days after diagnosis, more than $12,000 had be…
New Jersey Teen Dies Christmas Eve Months After Bone Cancer Diagnosis
Michael Januario, a 13-year-old boy from Newark, died months after being diagnosed with bone cancer, his family says.
"Michael was an energetic, smart and amazing young man whose life was turned upside down this past summer," reads a GoFundMe launched for the family.
He died at home on Christmas Eve, his obituary says.
Michael was a student at McKinley Elementary School and enjoyed "riding his bike, and was always ready to play games," the obituary continues.
"A creative young man, he loved building and creating with Legos, and cherished time spent camping with his family."
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'She Is A Fighter:' Morris County Mom Re-Diagnosed With Cancer After Leg Removal Sees Support
Support is skyrocketing for a beloved Morris County mom who was re-diagnosed with cancer after having her leg removed.
Angie Erazo and her husband, Ron, have been a part of the Morris Plains School District since their son, Gilbert, was in Kindergarten, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family. Ron even works as a district employee and is “always available to lend a hand, volunteer his time, or simply provide a hug to someone in need,” describes the campaign.
But in Fall 2021, tragedy struck when Angie was diagnosed with bone cancer, resulting in a debilitating series of chemothera…
