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Inserra Shoprites and Bubly Sparkling Water Team Up to Help Tackle Kids Cancer

August 26, 2024

Inserra Supermarkets and bubly sparkling water™ are teaming up with The Children’s Cancer Institute at Hackensack Meridian Health to help raise funds for critical pediatric cancer research and patient care programs through the Tackle Kids Cancer initiative. From now through mid-October, proceeds from purchases of bubly sparkling water™ will benefit Tackle Kids Cancer. The following […]

Mini Manning: TKC MVP Olivia Becomes Eli Manning for School Project

August 13, 2024

As we approach Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, we are reminded of the extraordinary stories that embody resilience and hope, and the power that philanthropy has on our youngest patients, like Tackle Kids Cancer (TKC) Most Valiant Patient (MVP) Olivia of Greenwich, CT. Last spring, Olivia’s third-grade class was assigned a wax museum project […]

TKC Team SERVPRO biking for Eli's Challenge

Pedal Power: 215 Miles in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer

July 16, 2024

John Majeski, Chris Dudick and twin brothers Jeremy and Jason Julio, a group of friends from Monmouth County, are always up for a challenge. Four years ago, they paddle-boarded, standing up, 30 miles from Oceanport on the Shrewsbury River to Battery Park in Manhattan. The following year, they rowed a lifeguard boat 135 miles up […]

IHA Softball Team check presentation to Tackle Kids Cancer

Swinging to Tackle Kids Cancer

June 13, 2024

Batter up! The softball team from Immaculate Heart Academy banded together for another successful year to fundraise for Eli’s Challenge and raised more than $20,000, a team record, to support Tackle Kids Cancer, a philanthropic initiative to raise much-needed funds for pediatric cancer research, patient support programs and clinical trials at the Children’s Cancer Institute. […]

American Dream “Shop for Good” Day to Benefit Tackle Kids Cancer

November 30, 2023

In the spirit of giving back this holiday season, American Dream, the premier retail, entertainment and dining destination, will partner with Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health to host a “Shop for Good” day. The property’s retailers, attractions and restaurants will donate a percentage of sales to Tackle Kids Cancer (TKC), a philanthropic initiative that raises money […]

#TeamTKC NYC Marathon Runners Raise Record $150,000

November 10, 2023

On Sunday, November 5, 2023, #TeamTKC, Tackle Kids Cancer’s running team, represented our organization at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This year, #TeamTKC raised more than $150,000 for Tackle Kids Cancer – a record total for our marathon team! As an Official Charity Partner of the prestigious marathon, our runners celebrate milestones, honor […]

Shining a Light on the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

September 8, 2023

Every three minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer and only 4% of our federal budget supports pediatric cancer research, which is why the work of Tackle Kids Cancer is critical. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we are incredibly grateful to all of our friends and partners who walk alongside Tackle Kids Cancer in our […]

TKC MVP Ella Designs Eli Manning’s My Cause My Cleats

December 1, 2022

During Week 13 of the 2022 National Football League (NFL) season, players and personnel are welcomed to reveal their passions beyond the game and wear their hearts on their feet through the My Cause My Cleats initiative. This year, Eli Manning, former New York Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl Champion, has chosen Tackle Kids […]

Meet Kenda

September 14, 2022

Kenda is a cheerful 9 year-old excited for a great year in 4th grade. With the help of Derek Hanson, M.D., Director of Pediatric Neuro-oncology, she has much to look forward to. In 2016, at the age of three, Kenda was diagnosed with a brain tumor. At the time, the family was living in Egypt. […]

People.com: After Winning 2 Super Bowls Together, Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin Tackle Childhood Cancer and Hunger

September 8, 2022

September is Childhood Awareness Month and with only 4% of the National Cancer Institute’s budget being dedicated to pediatric cancer, donor support is crucial. We are grateful for Eli Manning, Team TKC Captain, and Tom Coughlin for their support of Tackle Kids Cancer. In partnership with the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation, the duo is […]

Abby and Ella: A Sister Story

September 7, 2022

Having a family member with cancer is tough. There are so many questions and fears, it is difficult for adults to wrap their heads around. When Abby, then 8 years old, learned her older sister had cancer she was understandably confused and concerned. “In the beginning it was very hard for Abby to understand how […]

Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital One of Only 12 U.S. Hospitals Offering PNOC Clinical Trial for Brain Cancer

July 1, 2022

A new clinical trial is being offered for children and young adults with recurrent or progressive high-grade glioma (HGG) at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital. As a member of the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC), our hospital is participating in this groundbreaking PNOC trial studying the treatment of HGG, an aggressive, fast-growing type of brain […]