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Joshua

Tackle Kids Cancer MVP and Hero, 1998-2018

Joshua's story

Becca Boo

Rebecca, known as “Becca Boo” by her friends and family, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Becca says she is “allergic to cancer” and is fundraising for Tackle Kids Cancer by collecting pennies.

Rebecca's story

Matthew

Matthew has been battling leukemia and feels people should support Tackle Kids Cancer and help “kick cancer’s butt.”

Matthew's story

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‘I Finally Get To Be A Kid Again,’ Says Cancer Patient Cured By HUMC’s New Treatment

July 27, 2018

Olivia Viscogliosi is a curious, outgoing and very active three-year-old. But, earlier this year, her parents were concerned about her future. At the age of two, Olivia of Harrison, N.Y. was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic…
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Tackle Kids Cancer Receives Generous Donation from Immaculate Heart Academy Softball Team

July 3, 2018

On behalf of the Immaculate Heart Academy’s softball team, The Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce that Tackle Kids Cancer, a philanthropic program benefitting the Children’s Cancer Institute at…
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Meet Cameron

July 3, 2018

On Christmas morning 2016, while his friends were opening gifts and munching on cookies, Cameron was admitted to the Children’s Cancer Institute at Hackensack Meridian Health. Only days earlier at just three years…
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