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Tina Jezuit
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Director and Founder
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Tina, affectionately called Teenski by close friends, is over the moon to have the opportunity to support pediatric cancer patients in Northeast PA.
While she adores traveling, and has done so extensively, she believes that there is no place like home, and her heart is in NEPA!
Tina's greatest and most laborious accomplishment is being a 20 year Osteosarcoma Survivor.
Tina believes that one day, cancer will be eradicated, but until then, dedicates her life to mimimizing suffering for kids with cancer and their families.
Tina graduated from the University of Scranton armed with a degree in Elementary Education.
She is currently pursuing an MA at Marywood University in Communication Arts with a Business integration.
Currently, Tina also sits on the board of the Alpha Sigma Nu honor Society at the University of Scranton.
Tina's favorite times are spent with close friends and with her family - a family that has eternally been there for her and literally saved her life,
more than once!! Please refer to our first blog entry, "The Diagnosis: 1988" for more details, or e-mail her with ANY questions or to share your story.
She adores reading, writing, cooking, exercising, and working on being as healthy as possible, but most of all sharing her story!! |
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Jillian Jezuit
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Assistant Director
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Jillian is thrilled to have the amazing opportunity to serve as Assistant Director of Cancertacular™, Inc! A 1999 graduate of Valley View High School, Jillian has worked in the banking industry for the past 9 years.
Dancing, traveling, reading, and a new found hobby of painting are just a few things she enjoys in her spare time.
Her best friend, sister, and co-conspirator, Tina Jezuit, serves as her main reason for involvement with this,
and many other cancer-related organizations. Jillian has made unbelievable sacrifices throughout her young life,
as she was just age six at the time of Tina's cancer diagnosis. She has done so tirelessly and without complaint,
as a long time sibling of a cancer warrior and would love to hear your story and share hers! |
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Stan Jezuit
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| Community Outreach |
While Stan's official duties include Community Outreach for Cancertacular™, Inc., he wears many hats and is an invaluable asset
and driving force of this fledgling organization. Most importantly, Stan is honored to have been Chrissie's husband for
the past 34 years. Together, they are the proud parents of Tina and Jillian.
After graduating from Mansfield State College, Stan obtained a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from
The University of Scranton. During his 35 year career in counseling, he has become a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and is Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of PA. His family has always
been, and still remains, the number one focus of his life. Stan's family regards him as the "rock" that always guided
them through bad times, and celebrated the good. He is always receptive to talking and sharing his experiences with
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D.J. O'Connor
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Youth Chair
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DJ is proud and excited to have the opportunity to represent our future, kids and teens,
the main focus of Cancertacular™, Inc. Cancer has been a part of DJ's young life as long as he can remember,
being Tina's cousin and right hand man. He believes that kids can make a difference, and he wants to help do just that.
At 15, D.J. is a Sophomore Honor Roll Student at Valley View High School, where he is a member of the French Club and
Soccer Team. D.J. is a life-long music enthusiast, focusing on drums and guitar, and has been in a band since age 10.
In his spare time, he loves to hang out with family and friends, eat pasta and Doritos, ski, and travel. |
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Krystina Monetti |
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Fall 2009 Intern
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Krystina's compassion, creativity, and drive make her an invaluable asset to Cancertacular, Inc. Krystina is currently a Senior at the University of Scranton majoring in Counseling. She hails from Toms River, New Jersey and has garnered an AmeriCorps Education award for her dedicated community service to the Scranton area. Krystina's special interests are the C.L.A.S.S. program (Cancertacular™ Loving And Silly Sidekicks), and the "Breakfast in Bed" monthly fundraiser, both created by Ms. Monetti. |
| The life of most people walking this earth was almost certainly touched by cancer. A child has definitely walked through the lives of every volunteer. But, every volunteer does not have the makings of a Golden Volunteer. A Golden Volunteer understands that children with cancer battle for lives every minute of every day. They understand that childhood cancer patients do not get breaks from cancer until they are deemed NED (No Evidence of Disease), are in remission, or become a beautiful angel. A Golden Volunteer gives up going out to dinner, clears schedules of all tasks except for work, drives three hours to children hospital's and meets you at the front lines of a crisis or celebration. We salute all Golden Volunteers. Thank you, for making Cancertacular™ possible. |
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Tiffany Fagnani
Operating Room Nurse
Marion Community Hospital |
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Jennifer Carr, Service Representative, Social Security Administration |
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