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Nutley First-Grader Diagnosed With Cancer, GoFundMe Launched
The Nutley community is rallying to support a local student who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Here's how you can help his family.

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley community is rallying to support a local child who is undergoing treatment for cancer.
The Washington School PTO has launched a GoFundMe campaign for a local student, Ezra, a first-grader who was recently diagnosed with cancer for a second time. See the GoFundMe campaign or make a donation here.
According to organizers:
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“Ezra, a sweet and courageous first-grader at Washington School, is facing an unimaginable battle with cancer. As a community, we want to rally around Ezra and his family to offer our love, strength, and support. To help ease the financial burden of medical expenses and other costs, we have created a GoFundMe for Ezra. Every donation—big or small—will make a difference in helping his family focus on what truly matters: his health and well-being.”
“Please consider donating and sharing this fundraiser to spread the word,” the GoFundMe campaign says. “Together, we can show Ezra and his family that they are not alone in this fight.”
Make a donation or learn more here.
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