NJSFWC Special State project ~ Emmanuel Cancer Foundation
Meet Emmanuel
On February 5, 1981, Emmanuel Vizzoni was diagnosed with Burkett’s lymphoma just weeks after his seventh birthday. Over the next two months, his parents, Joseph and Susan Vizzoni, alternated shifts at the hospital while their son endured grueling medical treatments. Sadly, on April 5 of that year, the lymphoma claimed Manny’s life, leaving his family to pick up the pieces.
Coping with their grief and explaining to their younger daughter why her brother had simply “disappeared” proved to be incredibly difficult for the Vizzoni family. At that time, medical treatments for pediatric cancers were developing rapidly; however there were large gaps in the emotional, spiritual, and financial support available for families. Susan reflects, “Joe and I came to understand—because we were running back and forth to the hospital while family members helped care for our daughter—that families with other circumstances must have an incredibly difficult time managing this. We realized that the best thing we could do to cope with our own loss was to start helping others in this situation.”
Emmanuel Pediatric Cancer Foundation
The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation provides New Jersey families facing the crisis of pediatric cancer a place to turn for comfort and support through professional in-home counseling and a uniquely tailored package of assistance – all free-of-charge.
past njsfwc special state projects
Operation Chill Out
Operation Chill Out
Operation Chill Out
What They Do:
Promote awareness of the multi-faceted nature of poverty and homelessness.
Advocate for sustainable solutions and programs serving the needs of the poor, addicted, abused and homeless to improve the quality of their lives leading to permanent change and independent living.
Organize for peace and economic justice to address systemic inequities challenging impoverished communities.
Mothers Matter
Operation Chill Out
Operation Chill Out
Their Mission ~ 'To encourage mothers to achieve economically and educationally and to seek brighter futures for themselves and their families – reflects Lauren’s legacy of helping others lead better lives. In carrying out our Mission, we pledge to uphold and advocate Lauren’s values and wishes for a safer, gentler world.'
Gilda's Club
Operation Chill Out
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
Their Mission ~ 'To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.' At the club's 'AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute in Egg Harbor Township members can attend support groups and they have recently opened satellite locations at the Inspira Cancer Center in Mullica Hill and the Inspira Cancer Center in Vineland.'
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
Their Mission ~ ' Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Jersey provides a voice for abused and neglected children by empowering a statewide network of county-based CASA programs. Working through community volunteers, these programs advocate on behalf of children in foster care and other out-of-home placements to ensure their well-being and ultimate placement in safe and nurturing permanent homes.
Prevent Child Abuse
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Their Mission ~ ' Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey (PCA-NJ) promotes great childhoods, positive parenting and healthy child development. Founded in 1979, our evidence-based programs throughout the state are dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in all forms for all New Jersey children.'
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Their Mission ~ ' NAMI New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Through education, support, advocacy and public awareness programs NAMI NJ fosters understanding about mental illness, confronts stigma often associated with mental disorders, advocates for public policies that benefit those affected by mental illness, and promotes research into the causes, treatment and recovery of mental health disorders.