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Josephine

July 30, 2019

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 […]

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Meet Daniel

July 30, 2019

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.

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Meet Becca

July 30, 2019

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.

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Meet Kaia

July 30, 2019

Meet Kaia Throughout her battle with leukemia, Kaia held onto two things: her family, and her smile. Now, ten-year-old Kaia and her family are smiling together as they celebrate her being cancer-free!

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Meet Matthew

July 30, 2019

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!

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Meet Olivia

July 29, 2019

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, […]

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Meet Mya

June 20, 2019

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.

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Meet Lucia

June 20, 2019

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 […]

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Meet Sam

June 20, 2019

Meet Sam Sometimes it’s easy to forget that Sam has cancer. The outgoing and energetic 3-year-old loves sports and climbing. “I’m always yelling, ‘Don’t climb on that!’” jokes his mother, Lauren.

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Meet Addie

June 20, 2019

Meet Addie Vanessa and Brian are typical first time parents. They adore their two-year old daughter Adeline (Addie for short), and take much pride and pleasure in watching her learn to speak and assert her personality.

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Tommy

June 20, 2019

Meet Tommy At six-years old, Tommy FitzPatrick loved Star Wars, Legos, and playing with his brother and sister. He had an infectious smile and sharp intellect, endearing him to everyone who knew him.

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