1. Men’s Health Month - 79-Year-Old Newark Man Honors Late Son’s Legacy with Marathon Runs and Lifesaving Advocacy
NEWARK, NJ - As Men’s Health Month brings national attention to the importance of physical and emotional well-being, NJ Sharing Network proudly shines a spotlight on Ezequiel Garcia of Newark - a 79-year-old marathon runner, retired educator, and dedicated volunteer whose incredible stamina and spirit are fueled by love, loss, ...
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2. 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.
by post on 06/18/2025 07:43 pm - Story - 3,531 Hits

3. 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 ...
by post on 06/15/2025 08:07 am - Story - 242 Hits

4. NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life United Thousands of Organ and Tissue Donation Supporters in New Providence
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – Thousands gathered in New Providence on Sunday, June 8, to support organ and tissue donation during NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life, presented by RWJBarnabas Health. The event is one of New Jersey’s largest and most recognized charitable 5Ks.
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5. EXCEPTIONAL TEEN NAMED 2025 NEW JERSEY “YOUTH OF THE YEAR” BY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN NEW JERSEY
Clifton, NJ – Selected among 16 outstanding youth, Jessica N. from the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic has been named the 2025 New Jersey Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
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6. New Providence Family Will Honor Two Remarkable Lives During NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life
New Providence, NJ – The Miles for Maddie and Dedication to Dan 5K Team, representing the Midwinter family of New Providence, will join thousands of participants at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life on June 8 in New Providence. The team, formed in loving memory of Maddie Midwinter and ...
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7. EXCEPTIONAL TEEN NAMED 2025 NEW JERSEY “YOUTH OF THE YEAR” BY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN NEW JERSEY
Jessica Navarro Davalos Set to Receive College Scholarship and Vie for Northeast Regional Title in June
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8. 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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9. Family and Friends Unite to Honor the Legacy of Neptune’s John Patrick Cummins, Jr. THIS SATURDAY at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life in Ocean Grove
Neptune, NJ — One year after the sudden and heartbreaking loss of John Patrick Cummins, Jr., his family and loved ones are coming together to honor his memory by forming a team at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF Certified Race on Saturday, May 17, in ...
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10. 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 ...
by post on 05/10/2025 08:57 am - Story - 2,370 Hits

11. Mother’s Day Tribute: NJ Mom Spreads Awareness About Organ Donation While Honoring Her Son’s Lifesaving Legacy
(HOPATCONG, NJ) – This Mother’s Day, Geri Cranmer of Hopatcong, NJ, is finding strength and purpose by honoring her beloved son, Sean Thomas Cranmer, whose selfless gift of organ and tissue donation continues to save and enhance lives across the country.
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12. Bergen County Department of Health Services and Local Hospitals Seek Community Input in 2025 Health Survey
Hackensack, NJ — The Bergen County Department of Health Services and the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), in collaboration with Bergen County’s seven non-profit hospitals, have officially launched the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey. Residents are encouraged to participate in this important online survey to help identify the ...
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13. TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW SERIES UNVEILS 2026 LINEUP, ADDS NEW STOPS IN SEATTLE AND SOUTH FLORIDA
America’s Favorite Travel Shows Return with Thrilling New Destinations, Exclusive Deals, Exciting Giveaways, and Insights from the Nation’s Top Travel Experts Milford, Conn. April , 2025 - The Travel & Adventure Show series is thrilled to unveil its 2026 lineup, marking a bold new chapter with its first-ever stops ...
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14. Holmdel Woman’s Legacy Lives on Through Organ and Tissue Donation and a 5K Team Led by Her Daughter
(Holmdel, NJ) – When Carmen Mohamadi of Holmdel passed away unexpectedly in February 2018 at the age of 40, her family was heartbroken. But in the midst of their grief, they found some comfort in learning that Carmen was a registered organ and tissue donor. Her final act of kindness ...
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15. Hazlet Woman’s Legacy Lives on Through Organ and Tissue Donation and a 5K Team Led by Her Sister
(Hazlet, NJ) – The NJ Sharing Network 5K Celebration of Life on May 17 in Ocean Grove will hold special meaning for Amy Beagan and her family as they walk and run in honor of her sister, Lisa Marie Beverly - a devoted ICU nurse and organ and tissue donor ...
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16. 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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17. 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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18. Wyckoff Resident and Living Kidney Donor Jorge Losch Inspires Others on Donate Life Living Donor Day
(Wyckoff, NJ) – April 2, 2025, marks Donate Life Living Donor Day, a special observance during National Donate Life Month dedicated to honoring the selfless individuals who have given the gift of life through living organ and tissue donation. In 2024 alone, more than 7,000 people made the decision to ...
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19. Teaneck’s Karsen Griffin Awarded Sharing Network Foundation Health Sciences Scholarship
Teaneck’s Karsen Griffin Awarded Sharing Network Foundation Health Sciences Scholarship
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20. Local NJ Family Honors Daughter’s Legacy During National Kidney Month
(New Milford, NJ) – March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about kidney health and the critical need for lifesaving organ donation. According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney disease is a growing public health crisis, affecting an estimated 37 million people in the United States - ...
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21. Hackensack River Nation Summit Takes Place on Earth Day on April 22.
Leaders and Environmentalists from the Region Expected to Attend to Grow a Greener, Healthier Watershed.
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(left-to-right) Michael Goldstein, MD, Director of Abdominal Transplant, Hackensack University Medical Center; Carolyn M. Welsh, MS, President and CEO, NJ Sharing Network; and J. Kevin Cmunt, OPTN Expeditious Task Force. (Photo Credit – courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)
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(left-to-right) Brian Bosworth, MD, Chief Medical Officer, NYU Langone; Jason Kreitner, MHA, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, Hackensack University Medical Center; Derek Ginos, MHA, Senior Director of Transplant and Surgery, Intermountain Health; Amy Doran, MS, APN-C, Chief Operating Officer, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; Christine Palms, MS, RN, CPTC, CCTC, Senior ...
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Amy and Micheal Leonard (Photo Credit: Courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)
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25. Freddy Villa
Freddy Villa of Englewood, NJ (photo courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)
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