Cancer foundation gives grants, awards; Brick woman among recipients

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"The Foundation also presented its first Humanitarian Award to Brick Township resident Monica Vermeulen, Executive Director of The Ashley Lauren Foundation. A cancer survivor herself, Monica experienced first hand, the pain involved in having a child with cancer. Having lived through the unexpected hardships of pediatric cancer, she realized how important the need for support was during this difficult time. Her passion is to reach out with hope and help to other families that are coping with the same difficulties in New Jersey."