Full Circle: How Bonnie Malamut’s Lifelong Ties to Cooper Helped Save Her Life
For Bonnie Malamut, the name “Cooper“ means far more than the hospital where she was born—it represents generations of care, courage, and connection. A proud Haddonfield native and two-time cancer…
Getting My Life Back: Cyndi Jiacopello’s Story
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…
Beating the Odds: Cooper’s Role in Advancing Hope for Glioblastoma Patients
When Pamela Goldberger first noticed subtle changes in her coordination and a sudden bout of nausea, she never imagined what was ahead. At 65 years old, Pamela was diagnosed with…
A Mother’s Tribute: Compassion and Courage at Cooper University Health Care
As told by Judi Fox “In September, our world was turned upside down when my daughter Tess suffered a traumatic brain injury. We made the decision to have her transferred…
Cooper Foundation receives $15K from the Sarah Tarditi Gallagher Memorial Fund
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
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…
Dink For a Cure: $13K Raised for Cooper’s Pink & Teal Cancer Fund
“Dink for a Cure”, a vibrant pickleball fundraising event aimed at supporting MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, was held May 10 at the Players Courtyard in Moorestown, NJ. Dink…
“Donating to The Cooper Foundation is our way of thanking the Cooper Team for saving our son David’s life”
In May of 2021, our world was upended when our son David was rushed to a local ER in an altered mental state. He was acting confused and disoriented and,…
CCPD No Shave November Funds donated to The Cooper Foundation in Memory of Fallen Officer
Members of the Camden County Police Department’s FOP Lodge 218 and CCPD commanders presented a check to The Cooper Foundation for cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper.…
First Harvest Credit Union Raises Funds for MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Through its Charitable Journey Pink Ribbon Message Tradition
The First Harvest Credit Union Charitable Journey program raised $1,100 to help Breast Cancer patients. Funds were donated to the Cooper Foundation, with proceeds benefiting the MD Anderson Cancer Center…
Ilene: Cancer Genetic Testing Saved My Life
Ilene, the eldest of three sisters, was devastated. Her middle sister, Laura, had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer at age 44. The family, already very close, became even closer as they supported Laura through her treatment and recovery.
Because of her age and Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, Laura’s doctors suspected that she may be carrying a gene mutation that made her more susceptible to breast and ovarian cancer — and they were right. Genetic testing determined that Laura had a BRCA gene mutation, and her doctors recommended that both Ilene and Deena (the youngest of the three sisters) consider genetic testing to see if they, too, were at increased risk. Read More.
Dona Halter: “Back to Normal” After Colon Cancer
Dona knew something wasn’t right for a while. After a colonoscopy at the Cooper Digestive Health Institute—part of MD Anderson at Cooper — she learned she had colon cancer. With the support of her husband Pete and two teenaged children, she went through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment with little interruption to her daily routine. Today, back to work full-time and coaching her daughter’s softball team, Dona considers herself lucky to have found her team at MD Anderson at Cooper who worked seamlessly to get her back to health and the pleasures of everyday life. Watch Her Story.
From Skiing to Tennis to Break Dancing, Cooper Bone and Joint Keeps Graham Going
As a successful business man, 55-year-old Steve Graham believes in maintaining a sound mind and sound body. That positive energy has translated into his work as the Founder and Senior Managing Principal of Graham Partners, a private investment firm in Newtown Square, PA.
“At my age, I want to continue to retain my physical vitality,” said Graham, a longtime patient of Dr. Lawrence Miller, Director of the Cooper Bone and Joint Institute. “Larry and Cooper have enabled me to retain that vitality, which is a very important aspect of my life.”