Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation
Support is on the rise for a South Jersey pharmacist who’s been battling brain cancer since 2014, recently undergoing his third surgery and enduring seizures almost constantly.
John Marcheski, of Sewell, had his first operation following his initial diagnosis in 2014, according to a GoFundMe describing him as a “friend, co-worker, son, brother, father, grandfather and husband to Katie Marcheski.”
“If you know him you know he is an intelligent pharmacist with a wonderful sense of humor,” reads the campaign, launched out of Egg Harbor Township in early May.
After his first surgery, Marches…
Jersey Shore Dad Cem Akpinar Leaves Behind 3 Kids After Cancer Battle
Friends and family are grieving the loss of a father of three young children from Monmouth County who lost a battle with cancer.
Cem Akpinar, 38, had been battling Renal Cell Carcinoma Cancer for the past five years — "giving his absolute best," friends wrote on this GoFundMe page.
Cem was described on the page as "a loving father, husband, brother, son, and friend. Cem is a kind, loving, caring soul that holds so many different titles in our lives and has such a special place in our hearts."
With his wife Carissa by his side day in and day out, Cem had been through surgery and chemotherap…
Support Surges For Phillipsburg Musician, Devoted Dad Of 4 After Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Support is on the rise for a Phillipsburg musician and devoted father of four who is undergoing cancer treatments — and not for the first time.
Musician Dan Crawford says his “most cherished title is father,” according to a GoFundMe created for his medical expenses.
“I have been given many gifts in my life, but none compares to having four wonderful sons, I am blessed and grateful,” he writes.
From battling Hodgkin’s Disease at age 19 to 23 skin cancer diagnoses, two strokes, a triple bypass, a third stroke, and more, Crawford describes his medical history as “very eventful.”
The campaig…
Beloved Rutgers Equipment Manager Battling Cancer Sees Support From Athletes
Support is on the rise for a Rutgers University equipment manager and devoted dad following a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.
1989 Rutgers graduate Ulysses Molina, aka "Uly,” has worked at the university for more than 30 years, currently managing equipment for the men's and women's lacrosse and soccer programs, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical support.
A resident of Somerville, Molina was recently diagnosed with throat cancer and must undergo a series of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, the fundraiser says.
Meanwhile, he and his wife, Denise’s daughter, Isabella, grad…
