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For Michael Petrecca, making a generous donation to help young patients at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center is extremely personal. “I’ve always wanted to be in a position to help kids who are fighting for their lives because I’ve experienced it,” he said. “We finally had an opportunity to raise […]
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital recently celebrated a $100,000 grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels® with a special Handprint Ceremony outside the Children’s Hospital during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. After brief remarks, young patients and their families dipped their hands in paint and left handprints on a Hyundai vehicle, symbolizing their fight against cancer. The […]
At 17 years old, Tosh Mrazek was like any other high school senior—focused on finishing his final year at Lacey Township High School and wrapping up soccer season. But what began as severe pain in his lower abdomen quickly turned into something far more serious. “The pain became unbearable,” Tosh recalled. Determined to figure out […]
Last spring, 10-year-old Meher Shukla was preparing for school break, talking about trips, reading Harry Potter (her favorite pastime) and working toward her black belt in taekwondo. She was active, energetic and full of personality. Then one day, she felt something near her belly button. “Mom, can you feel this?” she asked. At first, her […]
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, #TeamTKC, Tackle Kids Cancer’s running team, will represent our organization at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. As an Official Charity Partner of the prestigious race, our runners celebrate milestones, honor loved ones and raise crucial funds to support pediatric cancer research and support programs. We are grateful to […]
At 17, Darius was a typical high school senior balancing college applications, rehearsals for his school musical and the excitement of everything that comes with senior year. But as Thanksgiving approached in 2023, something felt off. What seemed like exhaustion from a busy schedule turned out to be something far scarier than expected. One visit […]
Jacob was the kind of kindergartner who couldn’t sit still for long, always running, jumping and bouncing with endless energy. Whether it was chasing a soccer ball across the field or racing his friends around the playground, Jacob radiated joy. But when his mom, Erin, began noticing that her son was getting sick more often […]
In February 2025, Francesca and her family’s life turned upside down. One moment, they were enjoying time in Ecuador; the next, they were thrust into a journey they never could have imagined. “We never saw it coming, not really,” said Irma, Francesca’s mother. “She was her usual, energetic self—never tired, never feverish, or weak. We’d […]
At just 3-years-old, Leo’s world turned upside down. Known to his family and friends as a natural comedian—always quick with a silly face or a giggle that could light up a room—Leo loves animals, including his beloved dog, ‘Cookie,” and Ninja Turtles. But in March 2025, his mother, Melissa, rushed him to Hackensack Meridian K. […]
Six-year-old Mila is the kind of child who brings color into every room she enters. She loves rainbows, pink everything and drawing cats. Arts and crafts are her favorite escape—glitter glue, markers and popsicle sticks are her creative outlet. But in early 2025, when Mila began complaining of pounding headaches, her mom, Bella, had no idea […]
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, #TeamTKC, the Tackle Kids Cancer running team, proudly represented our organization at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. For the third straight year, #TeamTKC achieved a new record-breaking total, raising nearly $250,000 – and counting – for Tackle Kids Cancer. As an Official Charity Partner of the prestigious marathon, […]
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, #TeamTKC, Tackle Kids Cancer’s running team, will represent the organization at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. As an Official Charity Partner of the marathon, runners celebrate milestones, honor loved ones and raise much-needed funds to support pediatric cancer research and support programs. This year’s runners include Hackensack Meridian […]