Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and supported our event! Because of your incredible generosity, we raised over $78,000 to be directed towards pediatric osteosarcoma clinical trials. Together, we’re making a powerful impact in the fight against pediatric cancer. Your support brings us one step closer to brighter futures for children everywhere. Enjoy Dinner,…
On May 10th, 2024, Team Because of Joey participated in the Relay For Life at North Hunterdon H.S. in Annandale, NJ. Relay For Life is one of the largest peer-to-peer fundraising events in the world. For more than 35 years, communities around the globe have come together to raise funds for a future free from…
The “Because of Joey” wine collection at Old York Cellars supports the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, raising funds for research on osteosarcoma. The new line of Blessed Red, Grateful White & Thankful Blush Wines are all wonderful wines for the Fall and Winter seasons. Each purchase contributes a donation to the foundation, with six-bottle and…
Thank you to all who participated. We raised over $3,000. Join us on a Virtual Walk during the entire month of July! You can register as an individual or as a team and raise funds while getting active throughout the month of July for pediatric Osteosarcoma research through the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation®. Come join…
A note was found on Joey’s phone where the following words were written and though the author is unknown, it could have perhaps been Joey himself. These words gave Joey hope; it is the family’s wish that these words inspire you as well. Life is really a gift, there shouldn’t be a second that passes…
Osteosarcoma, the most common type of bone cancer in children and young adolescents, presents a critical challenge for patients, families, and healthcare providers. This malignant tumor primarily affects the long bones around the knee, such as the femur, tibia, and, less frequently, the humerus near the shoulder. This blog post aims to provide an in-depth…
September 23, 2006 – January 27, 2024Joey Edwards, age 17 years, of Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, NJ, died peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024, with his parents by his side and under the caring watch of the loving team at Morristown Medical Center Goryeb Children’s Hospital after an eleven month battle with Osteosarcoma cancer. Born…
