SJCH Celebrates Project Ladybug Pizza Week

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology patients at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital (SJCH) in Paterson, New Jersey, recently enjoyed a fun surprise of pizza, face painting and toys. Hosted by Project Ladybug, as part of the Ladybug Fund at SJCH, Project Ladybug Pizza Week was a great treat for patients and their families. The Ladybug Fund at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is an initiative dedicated to providing important resources to seriously ill pediatric patients and their families as they face lengthy treatment regimens.

Special thanks to the following supporters for their donations and for helping to sponsor the event: Krazee Krayons – fun shaped crayons; Bright Eyes Designs – nail decals and flower head bands; Simply Susan Designs – beaded mommy and me bracelets; Say Anything...Jewelry – custom silver necklaces; Love, Me – jewelry and headband holders; Get Smart Mentoring; Frank's Pizza; Pizzaria Mandara; and Mr. Cupcake.

Pictured, left to right, are: Liz Regula, Director, Development, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center Foundation; Dina Manzo, Founder, Project Ladybug; Cookie Rooney, Project Ladybug; William Copeck, RN, Nurse Manager, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, SJCH; Shaundra McCarter, CCLS, Child Life Specialist, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, SJCH.

September 24, 2014