Waldwick Basketball Player Was Headed to Tcnj. Then Came a Leukemia Diagnosis
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Where it happened
- Waldwick, Bergen County.
College was supposed to be the next big chapter for Jaiden Miller. The 18-year-old had just graduated from Waldwick High School and was preparing to attend The College of New Jersey. Then an unexpected leukemia diagnosis put months of treatment in front of him, according to a fundraiser created for Miller and his family.
Miller is a 5-foot-11 shooting guard who played basketball at Waldwick High School, according to his recruiting profile. His mother’s Facebook page said he was getting ready to start college, Daily Voice reported.
The diagnosis has brought emotional weight and financial strain at a time when the family expected to be preparing for college. Fundraiser organizers said contributions will help cover medical bills, college expenses and general financial support while Miller undergoes treatment.
The Caiazzo Family and Justine Miller launched a $10,000 GoFundMe to help ease that pressure. Organizers said the goal is to give the Millers one less thing to worry about as Jaiden moves through treatment.
Jaiden’s treatment will continue for months, organizers said, and the campaign remains open. North Jersey residents who are able can donate to the Miller family through GoFundMe. Those who cannot contribute can still help by sharing the campaign and putting Jaiden’s story in front of more people.
Link to campaign: https://gofundme.com/f/support-our-warrior-jaiden-and-the-miller-family
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