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Chana
Meet Chana At 2-and-a-half years old, Chana had powers of perception beyond her age. She connected directly with people through her brilliant blue eyes. And she loved life. “Chana loved every day,” says her mother, Shoshana. “She had a playfulness and an emotional depth. Her potential was so apparent.”
Eugene
Meet Eugene Eugene was fun loving, curious and enjoyed music. Eugene often played the piano on days he was sad to lift his spirit. Eugene Choi passed away from a brain tumor. Eugene was in remission for two and a half years however, his cancer had a high recurrence rate. Eugene’s mom wrote a book […]
Josephine
Meet Josephine High on a rooftop, there is a place where pediatric patients can simply be children at play. Josephine’s Garden, in the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, was inspired and designed by a vibrant and creative child who loved and longed for the outdoors. “Josephine’s Garden keeps Josephine’s memory […]
Meet Daniel
Meet Daniel Ten-year-old Daniel expressed he was not feeling well and had symptoms of back pain and shortness of breath. When his parents took him to the hospital, they thought he might have a virus; however, Daniel was diagnosed with T-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Meet Becca
Meet Becca After an acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosis around her seventh birthday, ten-year-old Becca is now celebrating two years of remission! The physical limitations that Becca once experienced as a result of her cancer are gone, and she now keeps very busy with an assortment of activities, like volleyball, playing the flute, and cooking.
Meet Matthew
Meet Matthew When we first met Matthew, he loved doing “normal kid stuff” despite his leukemia diagnosis, like swimming and playing at summer camp. The soon-to-be fifth grade student is still as energetic as ever, enjoying taekwondo and wrestling. But now he gets to do it cancer-free!
Meet Olivia
Meet Olivia Olivia walks with determination. Barely two feet tall, she does not let her small stature stop her. At two years old, she is not afraid of letting everyone know what she wants. That fighting spirit is crucial these next few months. Olivia is battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and will be undergoing new, […]
Meet Mya
Meet Mya Mya is a superstar by any definition. The cheerful 11-year-old, with a smile that lights up the room, is not only an honors student and a talented singer, she is an all-star swimmer setting national records, most recently winning a national competition with her time in the 50 meter butterfly.
Meet Lucia
Meet Lucia Having your child diagnosed with cancer is life altering. Needing to travel hours from home for treatment adds stress to an already challenging situation. For four-year-old Lucia (“Lu” to her family and friends) receiving acute care at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital in Hackensack, while having her ongoing treatment at K. Hovnanian […]
