Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • May 5, 2010 Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? Our hat’s off to the members of the Wyckoff Seniors for their collections. We also thank Mutual Service Organization for the food collection. Marjorie was perplexed when her six-year old daughter, Julianna, complained of nausea and dizziness. Julianna’s symptoms, which included a poor appetite, prompted a visit to the doctor. Several trips to the pediatrician left them baffled, until they learned that Julianna had leukemia. Marjorie told us that was the worst day of her life and that she just cried and cried. Marjorie is a single mom who had been getting by with the help of her parents and friends. She needed help with so many things: getting her life reorganized to deal with many trips to the oncologist and to treatments, working things out with Julianna’s school, dealing with health insurance problems, and emotionally 4-29-09 the crisis that had managing karen/janine suddenly been thrust upon her. EmmanuelHelp2x.75(4-29-09) 3 x .75 An ECF caseworker quickly stepped in to help Marjorie. In almost no time at all, she was able to deal more effectively with what was in front of her, and with her overwhelming fear. Our volunteers began a monthly food delivery, Marjorie got connected to community resources, bills got paid, and insurance company problems were resolved. Marjorie tells us, “I am not out of the woods yet. We have many medical issues to deal with, but we’re able to meet the challenges and I do not feel all alone in this. Thank you so much for all of your help!” If you want to help us continue to meet the many challenges our families face, please contribute to the Family Financial Fund. Another big need: We are looking for a volunteer to deliver groceries to a family in Netcong (Sussex County) on a monthly basis. One of our families needs a new fence (6’ x 128’) for their yard. The old fence is falling down. If you have a solution, please contact us. Save our van: A few years back, we were able to acquire a van due to the generosity of a local church. Since then, we have made countless deliveries of groceries and other items to families. Now we need your help to keep the van in operation (maintenance, licensing, gas, and oil). If you want to help, please let us know. Help us to help others! Please attend our Wine & Art Night in Franklin Lakes at the Endless Vine on Wednesday, May 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. The suggested donation is $25, and this event will sell out quickly. Call us for details and to reserve tickets. May is Mother’s Day Month. Consider hosting an informal tea fundraiser in your home. Call us for the details. This event honors ECF Moms who shoulder quite a large load. The family Stroll-a-Thon is scheduled for June 26 in Franklin Lakes, starting at 9 a.m. Call us for details and to reserve tickets to any of these fundraisers. We now need office volunteers at the following times: Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., Thursday from 2:30 to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without calling. Hours are Monday from 10 to 1; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 to 5; and Thursday from 10 to 2. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Visit us at www.emmanuelcancer.org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN CONTEMPORARY VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT CHUBACKVEINCENTER A NEW STANDARD OF VEIN CARE 265 Ackerman Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 201-693-4330 3-24-10 janine FashionDesignWorkshop3x3Color(3-24-10) 3 x 3”