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Reading Firefighter, Dad Battling Cancer Gets Support From Ambulance Corps
First responders have come together to help a lifelong firefighter and father of two from Reading who is battling cancer. The Lower Alsace Volunteer Ambulance Association is raising money for Christopher Bixler and his family as he ongoes chemotherapy treatments, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched Sunday, Sept. 1. Chris is a career firefighter and paramedic with over 20 years of service to his community. "The physical nature of his line of work combined with the intense toll chemo takes on his body has forced Chris to take extended leave from his work," the GoFundMe expla…
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Colleagues Rally For Philly Firefighter Rediagnosed With Cancer
As a longtime Philadelphia firefighter continues her bout with cancer, her colleagues and community are stepping up to make sure she won't fight alone. Bridget McCulligan has spent nearly 20 years with Philly fire and worked the decade before that as an EMT, say her loved ones on GoFundMe. For seven years, Bridget has been fighting cancer. "Her first surgery in 2016 removed part of her tongue, and replaced it with tissue from her arm, followed by radiation treatments," said organizer Shannon Donovan. "She fought hard and bounced back and returned to work." Bridget was back in service …
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'Battle Has Begun': Montco Baby Fighting Cancer Won't Fight Alone
A Montgomery County family faces a long road ahead, but they won't face it alone. In November, Brian and Colleen Mocey of Limerick learned that their 33-month-old son, Connor Joseph, has Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. But with the help of their community, the Moceys have raised nearly $40,000 on GoFundMe to help pay for Connor's treatment — all within a single day of launching the page. According to campaign organizer Kelly Mocey, the money will help Brian and Colleen as they take leave from work to support their son. The couple is already l…
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Lehigh Valley Community Rallies For Beloved 12-Year-Old Girl Battling Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
The Lehigh Valley community is coming together to support a beloved 12-year-old girl undergoing a brave fight against Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Emily FaRannte of Hellertown was just like any other girl her age. From the soccer field to the dance studio, Emily had countless passions, Hellertown Borough says in a Facebook post. But when Emily started feeling shoulder pain in May, a number of doctor appointments determined the cause to be a mass called Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma (Non-Hodgkins). Several grueling medical tests later, Emily was admitted to the Children’s Hospital o…
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Organs Of Suburban Philly Girl Who Had Brain Bleed Will Save Others
The mom of a 7-year-old Delaware County girl who suffered a fatal brain bleed last week told 6abc that her organs will save the lives of others. Mackenzie Rose, of Wallingford, had been undergoing chemotherapy as part of her treatment for Aplastic anemia, a blood disorder that she had only recently been diagnosed with, her mom, Elizabeth Raiburn told the outlet. She died on Saturday, Aug. 27, after suffering a brain bleed during a bone marrow transplant. Despite this devastating loss, a patient in need has gained a new lease on life. Mackenzie's kidneys ended up being a perfect match for …
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Support Surges For Lehigh Valley Teen Undergoing Cancer Treatment
The Lehigh Valley community is coming together in support of a teen undergoing treatment for cancer. Joey Groller, an incoming sophomore at Whitehall High School, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia — a type of blood cancer —on Monday, July 18, according to a GoFundMe created for his medical expenses. The family of the basketball player is hoping that "the hustle, effort, and grit that helped him on the court will now need to lead him through this diagnosis." "Joey is a very active 15-year-old with an indomitable spirit and has shown incredible bravery in facing this b…
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Support Surges For Beloved Lehigh Valley Nurse, Mom Of 8 Battling Colon Cancer
Support is on the rise for a beloved Lehigh Valley nurse and mother of eight battling stage IV colon cancer. After several months of suffering from mysterious pain and fatigue, Kirsten Bickert, 42, was sent to a GI specialist and learned that she had developed a mass in her sigmoid colon on Dec. 8, according to a GoFundMe launched for her medical expenses. Bickert is known for her role as a passionate and caring nurse, as well as a mother of eight children ages seven through 18. “She has been a nurse since 2007 and loves helping and taking care of people,” reads the campaign, launched by T…
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Young NJ Baseball Player Battling Cancer Gets Holiday Surprise From 'Phillies' (
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A young New Jersey baseball player battling cancer got a one-of-a-kind surprise from the Philadelphia Phillies this week. Marlton baseball player and major Phillies fan Toby Mizrachi, 10, was recently diagnosed with B cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and started chemotherapy treatment at the CHOP over Hanukkah. Toby’s favorite team worked alongside the Marlton community to arrange a pep rally parade with his travel team, friends and fifth-grade classmates on Thursday. We recently learned that one of our biggest fans, Toby Mizrachi, is undergoing cancer treatment during what should be... Po…
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Support Surges For Lehigh Valley Man Battling Leukemia At 26
Support is on the rise for a 26-year-old Lehigh Valley resident battling a rare form of Leukemia. Danny Oncheck, of Allentown, is currently undergoing aggressive chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, according to a GoFundMe launched for his ongoing medical expenses. “Although I have been fighting and financing this battle for months now — disability hasn't been approved and insurance recently cut coverage for my aggressive chemotherapy treatments,” Oncheck writes. “I do not have the physical ability to work since this disease attacks the bones.” O…
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DUI Charges Filed In Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Woman In Central PA
A 28-year-old Central Pennsylvania man has been charged with homicide by vehicle and eight more crimes for a DUI crash that left his 25-year-old girlfriend dead. Larry W. Hunt, of Carlisle, was released on unsecured bond at his preliminary arraignment Thursday, where he surrendered to authorities. Hunt was apparently speeding eastbound on Newville Road when he veered into the westbound lane on the 2100 block, his girlfriend Mary Staggs in the passenger seat on July 7 around 10:35 p.m., authorities said. While trying to regain control of the car, the vehicle slid sideways and Hunt over…
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Dad With Deep Penn State Roots Dies After Cancer Battle
A father has died of cancer but the community that stood by him as he battled through chemotherapy, is continuing to stand by his family today. Pete Carfley, originally of State College and most recently of Camp Hill, was diagnosed with Stage 3 pancreatic cancer in July 2020. He kept a digital journal sharing health updates with his friends and family as well as reminiscing about all the fun times they had together. He had the sort of friends and family everyone wants. He was there for them when they had health crises and other issues, and they did the same for him. He helped his cous…
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Deadly Police Shooting Of 'Emotional, Confused' Man Battling Cancer Was Unjust, Daughter Says
It wasn't brain or lung cancer that killed a 62-year-old Berks County man battling both. Rather, a police shooting on Monday that his daughter is calling a tragic and unjust misunderstanding that could have been avoided and handled differently. Steven Hughes of Muhlenberg Township was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer early last year and has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment for both ever since. The treatment often leaves him confused -- according to his daughter, Anjie Leigh Hughes, of Montgomery County -- which was exactly the case Monday afternoon, when he reporte…
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Hospital Shares Montgomery County Firefighter's Cancer Battle
Working on the frontlines has shown Montgomery Township firefighter Robert Roy what cancer can do to a person. So when he was diagnosed with colon cancer in September 2019, he couldn't help but worry. After months of chemotherapy and other drug treatments, along with a surgical procedure last March, he's cancer free (and now enrolled in a study due to a cancer mutation that puts him at risk for others). Roy has returned to working 12-hour shifts as an EMS deputy chief, and as a part-time firefighter on the other days. The dad of three was recently featured for his brave journey in a…
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