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Save the date for this year’s Heroes 5k & Family Festival on September 27, where we will honor all of the heroes who support and stand behind our mission of helping families fight cancer.

About 20 years ago, Rick and Marilyn Morello lost their daughter Kristine to cancer, and to honor her passion for helping others, became committed to supporting families who have to deal with serious financial hardships while their loved ones are in cancer treatment.

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Fast forward to 2015, and in partnership with the Colangelo family, the Morellos have founded Family Reach Foundation. Because of the Morellos’ efforts since 1996, Family Reach has helped more than 5,000 families keep a roof over their heads, dinner on their tables and gas in their cars while their loved ones endure cancer treatment.

With every cancer story, dozens of heroes rise to the forefront. While we prep for this year’s 10th Annual Heroes 5k & Family Festival on Sunday, September 27, in Mahwah’s Darlington Park, we will shine a spotlight on just some of those heroes who have left their mark on others’ lives when they need the support the most.