Cancer Victim's Parents Helping Look for a Cure
A Parsippany family recently brought a new chapter of a nationwide child brain cancer foundation to Morris Plains in memory of daughter Bizzie Stein.
The nationwide cancer foundation The Cure Starts Now just added its 22nd chapter, in Morris Plains. The foundation specializes in pediatric brain cancer research, and the Morris Plains addition was started by Amy and Joseph Stein in April. The Steins, of Parsippany, were inspired to start the chapter after their 3-year-old daughter, Elizabeth "Bizzie" Stein, died on Jan. 15, 2011 after an eight-month battle with DIPG, a type of brain tumor. "Bizzie" Stein was a "fiery little spirit" who loved all girly things such as princesses and ponies, according to The Cure Starts Now's site. She was strong-willed when it came to her wardrobe, as she often went to radiation treatment in pink tutus and a princess gowns. The Steins also have a son and …
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Anna Tivade
7:34 am on Sunday, May 6, 2012
The Stein family is inspiring every day people to get involved. Their precious daughter Bizzie captured hearts from all across the country. I look forward to supporting The Cure Starts Now and I encourage everyone who reads this article to donate to become involved with this cause. The children need us. Thank you Amy and Jeff for your dedication to finding a cure for cancer. more ›