Stories of Impact

Getting My Life Back: Cyndi Jiacopello’s Story

September 2, 2025

In January 2024, life seemed as normal as ever for Cyndi Jiacopello. But when she began experiencing blurred vision in her right eye, she brushed it off as a sign…

Honoring a Life Well Lived: The Story Behind Luanne’s Legacy Links

May 23, 2025

When someone you love deeply is taken too soon, the question becomes: How do you keep their spirit alive? For those who knew and loved Luanne Funari, the answer was…

The Lifesaving Power of Genetic Testing — Ruth Gubernick’s Journey with Lynch Syndrome

May 19, 2025

“Genetic testing isn’t something to fear—it’s a powerful tool that can save lives.” “In 2003, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and began follow-up care with Dr. Warshal at MD…

Ilene Grossman: How Genetic Testing Saved My Life—and My Daughter’s

May 1, 2025

“I am living proof of how genetic testing can change lives. If my story has taught me anything, it’s that knowledge truly is power.” “In 2015, my middle sister was…

Cooper Foundation receives $15K from the Sarah Tarditi Gallagher Memorial Fund

February 15, 2025

For 17 years, Cooper Foundation board member Jack Tarditi and his wife Barbara have honored the legacy of their daughter, Sarah Tarditi Gallagher whom they lost to leukemia after a…

Hope, Healing, and a Second Chance at Life- Roxanne Cecala’s Journey

February 11, 2025

In 2023, my world stopped. The words “stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer” hit me like a wave, leaving me breathless, terrified, and unsure of what the future held. At the…

Celebrating Motherhood: Mother’s Matter at Cooper

May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024, Cooper University Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in Camden, NJ buzzed with warmth and appreciation during the annual Mother’s Matter event. This special…

Inaugural Recipients of Linda Brand Scholarship Program Announced

May 3, 2024

In memory of Cooper’s Linda Brand (1948-2023) The Cooper Foundation recently announced the recipients of the inaugural Linda Brand Scholarship, a testament to the enduring legacy of a beloved leader…

Cooper Announces Nursing Excellence Award Winners, Thanks Donors

May 1, 2024

Trauma Step Down Unit Nurse Named “Nurse of the Year” in this annual initiative sponsored by generous donors. The Nursing Excellence Awards recognize exceptional professional nurses and advanced practice nurses…

Teddy Goes to Cooper is back in 2024!

April 27, 2024

Sick and injured stuffed bears help alleviate kids’ fears of going to the hospital and the doctor. More than 100 eager kindergartners from the KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy embarked on…