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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 […]
On September 15, Tackle Kids Cancer (TKC) celebrated its tenth anniversary of raising funds in support of pediatric cancer research, treatment options and patient care programs for patients at Hackensack Meridian Health’s two children’s hospitals: Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. What began as a grassroots effort in 2015 has blossomed […]
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, #TeamTKC, Tackle Kids Cancer’s running team, will represent our organization at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. As an Official Charity Partner of the prestigious marathon, our runners celebrate milestones, honor loved ones and raise much-needed funds to support pediatric cancer research and support programs. We are grateful to […]
March is Child Life Month, a time to recognize the incredible impact of child life specialists who help our youngest patients and their families navigate the challenges of hospitalization. These dedicated team members provide emotional support, therapeutic play and age-appropriate education to help children understand their medical experiences. Thanks to generous donor support, hospitals can […]