1. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – Twelve New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2025 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence.
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2. NJ Woman Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Liver Transplant by Running 5K with Her Father Ahead of Father’s Day
(New Providence, NJ) - In a heartfelt tribute to both her organ donor, her transplant team at NewYork-Presbyterian, and her devoted parents, Jessica Chipkin-Klein of Jersey City celebrated the 20th anniversary of her lifesaving liver transplant by running side by side with her dad, David Chipkin of Kinnelon, in NJ ...
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3. Bergen County Presents $234,524 Open Space Trust Fund Check to Borough of Maywood for Memorial Park Upgrades
HACKENSACK – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, alongside Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Ken Aloisio, proudly presented a $234,524 check to the Borough of Maywood for significant improvements to Memorial Park, specifically for the reconstruction of the park’s walking path with pavers ...
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4. MENTORS IN MEDIA INITIATIVE WITH iHEARTMEDIA TURNS UP THE VOLUME FOR BERKELEY COLLEGE APPLIED MEDIA STUDENTS
Berkeley College students pursuing degrees in Applied Media and Marketing recently rocked the airwaves thanks to an experiential learning opportunity with iHeartMedia New York. Through the Mentors in Media initiative, students toured the iHeartMedia facilities in New York City, interacted with media professionals, and shadowed radio personalities during live broadcasts. ...
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5. BERGEN COUNTY HONORS LOCAL HEROES DURING MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH CEREMONY
HACKENSACK, NJ – On Friday, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, local veterans, students, and community members for the County’s annual Military Appreciation Month Ceremony on the Piazza at One Bergen County Plaza.
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6. Rockaway Resident and Liver Transplant Recipient Emily Barkocy Honors Her Organ Donor and Celebrates the Gift of Life at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life
(Rockaway, NJ) – Emily Barkocy of Rockaway, NJ, is counting her blessings every day thanks to her lifesaving liver transplant. She’s preparing to celebrate life in a big way with her loved ones at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the organization’s headquarters ...
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7. Older Americans Month: Hamilton Resident Leonard Petruska Celebrates 25 Years of Life After Liver Transplant
(HAMILTON, NJ) – At 85 years young, Leonard Petruska of Hamilton, NJ, is living proof that age is no barrier to gratitude, purpose, or impact. This May, in celebration of Older Americans Month, Leonard is reflecting on a powerful milestone - 25 years since receiving a lifesaving liver transplant that ...
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8. Bergen County Presents $119,571 Open Space Trust Fund Check to Borough of Demarest for Duck Pond Improvements
HACKENSACK– The Bergen County Board of Commissioners, alongside Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Ken Aloisio, proudly presented a $119,571 check to the Borough of Demarest for the reconstruction of the gazebo walkway, lighting, and stairway at the beloved Demarest Duck Pond.
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9. During National Donate Life Month, Family of Organ Donor from Ocean Township Finds Comfort in His Lifesaving Gifts
(Ocean Township, NJ) – National Donate Life Month, observed each April, raises awareness about the lifesaving power of organ and tissue donation, honors the generosity of donors, and celebrates the lives they save.
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10. April is National Donate Life Month: Honoring the Legacy of NJ Organ Donors
(New Providence, NJ) – National Donate Life Month, observed each April, raises awareness about the lifesaving power of organ and tissue donation, honors the generosity of donors, and celebrates the lives they save.
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11. Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation Supports Table to Table’s Mission with a $25,000 Grant to Combat Hunger and Promote Nutritional Wellness
March 26, 2025 – Saddle Brook, NJ – Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue nonprofit, received a generous $25,000 grant from Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation in support of its more than 25-year-old mission to reduce food waste and feed individuals and families facing food insecurity throughout northern ...
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12. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES RAMADAN WITH GRAND IFTAR AND CRESCENT LIGHTING
HACKENSACK, NJ – On Tuesday, March 18, the County of Bergen, in partnership with the Eid Committee of New Jersey, hosted its Annual Grand Iftar and Crescent Lighting in recognition of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Two Bergen County Plaza.
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13. Women’s Leadership Conference: A Call to Action Uniting Women in Leadership, Advocacy, and Empowerment During Challenging Times
March 12, 2025 - Hackensack, N.J. - YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCANNJ) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Women’s Leadership Conference, which will take place on Wednesday, March 26, at 8:30 a.m. at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, N.J.
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14. National Donor Day: How the Gift of One Heart Brought Two Families Together
New Providence, NJ – February 14 is a day for sharing the love in New Jersey - not just because it’s Valentine’s Day, but also because it marks National Donor Day, a time dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ and tissue donation.
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15. Union Resident Joe Covino Thankful for the Gift of His Lifesaving Liver Transplant
(Union, NJ) - Joe Covino, a resident of Union, NJ, is celebrating his lifesaving liver transplant, which took place on November 4, 2024. Just a few months after his surgery, Joe’s remarkable recovery serves as an inspiring testament to the power of organ and tissue donation and his determination to ...
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16. Local Volunteers Knit and Crochet Blankets and Shawls to Comfort Families of Organ and Tissue Donors
(New Providence, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network’s Wrapped in Love program continues to touch hearts and provide solace to families of organ and tissue donors. In 2024, volunteers handcrafted 883 lap blankets and shawls, each a tangible expression of love, compassion, and support for grieving families.
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17. KBC Advisors Contributes $50,000 to the Sharing Network Foundation to Help Save and Enhance Lives Through Organ and Tissue Donation
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network (NJSN), the federally designated nonprofit organization responsible for saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, has received a significant boost for its lifesaving mission with a generous $50,000 grant from KBC Advisors (KBC) to ...
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18. BERGEN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SWEAR IN TWO RE-ELECTED COMMISSIONERS AND SHERIFF, NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM ELECTED FOR 2025
(HACKENSACK, NJ) – On Thursday, January 2, 2025, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners held their annual Reorganization Meeting, swearing in two re-elected Commissioners, Tracy Silna Zur and Steven Tanelli, along with Sheriff Anthony Cureton. The Board also elected its 2025 leadership team, marking the beginning of another year dedicated ...
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19. Hamburg Resident Lawrence Bologna Gives Thanks for Lifesaving Liver Transplant and Honors His Organ Donor
(Hamburg, NJ) – This holiday season, Lawrence “Larry” Bologna is especially mindful of the precious gift he received 19 years ago. On November 20, 2005, Larry’s life was forever changed by a lifesaving liver transplant. This year, surrounded by family, Larry will honor his donor and remember the gift that ...
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20. NJ Sharing Network Named Nonprofit Business of the Year by NJBIZ
(New Providence, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated nonprofit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious NJBIZ Nonprofit Business of the Year Award (100+ employees).
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21. RRT N.A. Celebrates a Year of Service
Rapid Relief Team Ends 2024 with a Total of 58,000 Meals Served at 270 Events Across North America [Ridgefield Park, NJ – December 5, 2024] – The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC), celebrates the end of a banner year. In 2024, ...
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22. Veterans Day Story of Hope: Local Vietnam Veteran Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Lifesaving Heart Transplant
(Green Brook, NJ) – As we honor the brave men and women who served our country this Veterans Day, Joseph Doll, a Vietnam veteran from Green Brook, reflects on his own incredible journey - not only as a proud serviceman but as a heart transplant recipient who recently celebrated the ...
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23. TEDESCO, COMMISSIONERS PRESENT $125K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF RIDGEFIELD
Funding will support addition of passive park area and facility improvements at Veteran’s Memorial Field (RIDGEFIELD, N.J.) – County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $125,026 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Ridgefield Mayor Hugo Jimenez and members of ...
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24. Cream Ridge/Upper Freehold Township’s ‘Dr. Kaye’ Celebrates Her Lifesaving Kidney Transplants and Inspires Others Through Advocacy Efforts
(Cream Ridge / Upper Freehold Township, NJ) – Dr. Karen Aitken-Douyon, affectionately known as Dr. Kaye, a pediatric and school-based physical therapist, is taking time to reflect on the power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation as she recently celebrated the 14th anniversary of the first of two successful ...
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25. FREE GOLF FOR BERGEN VETERANS & SERVICE MEMBERS IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY
Veterans and service members can receive one free round of golf at any county-operated golf course
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