Sunday, May 5, 2013
The Run for Recovery, at Full Gospel Fellowship Church in Burlington, raised money for Brianna Wittman, who was severely injured in a car accident days before her graduation last June.
A combination of business sponsors and individuals came together to raise nearly $10,000 for a Moorestown teen who was severely injured in a car accident just days before her graduation last June. Roughly 120 runners (and walkers) came out for the "Run for Recovery"—a 5K trail run/1.5-mile walk—at Full Gospel Fellowship Church in Burlington Township Saturday to show support for Moorestown High School graduate Brianna Wittman. The event was organized by Pastor Bob Ingram and his wife, Dana, who have known Wittman and her family for years. Ingram was Wittman's children's pastor when he served at Marlton Assembly of God. He described Wittman, who sang in the children's choir, as "energetic" and "vibrant." "The story of Brianna is really …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Also, get more details on next month's visit from the Wall That Heals and find out what a statewide study has to say about Moorestown's municipal website.
The Run for Recovery, at Full Gospel Fellowship Church in Burlington, raised money for Brianna Wittman, who was severely injured in a car accident days before her graduation last June. Volunteers—and spectators—are needed for the arrival of the Wall That Heals next month. Maple Shade Police are seeking the public's help in finding a man who used a gun to rob the Sunoco on Route 73. Thanks to generous individuals and businesses, Moorestown High School senior Emily Lubin has collected 317 ponytails in the last decade. Also, Moorestown Police investigate another pair of (much cheaper) vehicle thefts. It's better than most, but still not good enough, according to Councilwoman Victoria Napolitano. Samuel David Mayberry Sr. was the owner of …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Brianna Wittman was days away from graduating when she was severely injured in a car accident last June.
A 5k trail run fundraiser will be held this weekend to support a Moorestown High School alumni who was severely injured in a car accident just days before graduation last summer. Brianna Wittman was 18 when a car accident on I-295 last June left her in critical condition. She remained in a coma for several weeks, but periodic reports from family members on her CaringBridge website indicated she was making slow but steady progress on the road to recovery. The "Run for Recovery" 5k trail run and 1.5-mile trail fun walk will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 1607 Jacksonville Road in Burlington. You can sign up for the race here. Early registration is $22.50, while registration the day of is $25 for either event. Awards will be given out for …
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Sunday, April 21, 2013
Faith, family and friends have supported Brianna Wittman since her tragic accident last June.
The outpouring of support for Moorestown High School graduate Brianna Wittman—who was severely injured in a car accident days before her graduation last June—has been tremendous, according to her mother. "I can't begin to tell you how generous and supportive people have been," said Chrystal Warrington, Wittman's mother. "I am truly blessed to have so many people care about Brianna and love her in so many ways. Its been truly heartfelt." Wittman, who was 18 at the time of the accident, remained in a coma at Cooper University Hospital in Camden for many weeks following the crash. Today, she's learning to walk again with the help of a walker—after initially being unable to use the right side of her body just after the accident—and can talk …
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Also, read about Moorestown grad Pete Kingston's own brush with tragedy at the Marathon and a Mount Laurel man who allegedly accepted a ride from police, then had a weird way of saying 'Thank you.'
Pete Kingston missed the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon by mere minutes. Brianna Wittman's recovery from last year's tragic car crash hasn't been easy—but faith, friends and family are carrying her through. Now find out how you can help. Roughly 100 people ran a 'silent mile' at Moorestown High School Tuesday for those affected by the tragedy in Boston. Did you run, or watch? Share your photos with us. Mount Laurel Police say they gave a township man a ride—and he wasn't particularly grateful. Moorestown now has three former school administrators on the list. Find out who they are. The New Jersey School Performance Reports are out, and Moorestown looks good—but the superintendent has questions about some "anomalies…
Monday, November 26, 2012
The Moorestown teenager was critically injured in a June car accident. She continues to make progress, including talking and moving, after being comatose for weeks.
A fundraiser to support a severely injured Moorestown teen is scheduled for Nov. 27 in Cinnaminson. Brianna Wittman was days away from graduating from Moorestown High School this June when a car accident on I-295 left her in critical condition. She was in a coma for several weeks, and has made slow but steady progress after a recent surgery. She’s now able to talk and move more of her body, her family reports. Currently, Wittman is in a rehabilitation center, working on recovery, according to posts on her CaringBridge website. The Cinnaminson Friendly’s is sponsoring a fundraiser for Wittman on Nov. 27 from 5 to 10 p.m. There will be balloons and prizes during the night and all are welcome, the family said on a CaringBridge post. The …
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Friday, July 13, 2012
We collected some of the more notable quotes from this week's stories, including an update on crash victim Brianna Wittman's condition to the dream role for a young Moorestown actress.
“A young man walked into my car with a radio playing Rachmaninoff’s First Piano Concerto. The seduction of the music led me right back to what I cherished.” — Conservatory Without Walls founder Anthony “Tony” Casario “Brianna continues on the path to recovery. The doctors have been allowing her to breathe on her own for short periods of time. Yesterday and today she opened both of her eyes, appearing more awake.” — Joey Wittman, on his sister Brianna’s progress “It’s a very intimate kind of stage setting. It’s a very different experience for us.” — MoorArts communications trustee Candace Coleman on the group’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee “To be the part that I’ve always wanted, this is just such a dream …
Monday, July 9, 2012
The recent Moorestown High School graduate, though still in a coma, briefly opened both her eyes last week, according to her family.
Eighteen-year-old Brianna Wittman, in a coma since a tragic car crash June 11, opened both her eyes on multiple occasions last week as she continues to recover. According to a post on her CaringBridge website last Sunday, she opened both her eyes two days in a row, her brother Joey wrote. “Brianna continues on the path to recovery. The doctors have been allowing her to breathe on her own for short periods of time … We still do not know the extent of her injury because she is still in a coma.” Cooper University Hospital has declined to release Brianna’s current condition at the family’s request, and Moorestown school officials have also declined to comment based on the family’s wishes. Moorestown Patch has been unable to reach family …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
While the newest alumni of Moorestown High School graduated Tuesday evening, the family of injured senior Brianna Wittman accepted her diploma on her behalf.
Delivering her speech to the 2012 graduating class of Moorestown High School, valedictorian Leslie Fink summed up the battlefield of the last four years. “More obstacles are lying conquered behind us,” said Fink to her classmates from the podium. “We are not the children we once were. “We are more confident now… We go forward from here and different experiences will change us.” With a crowd of proud parents, grandparents, siblings and friends looking on, Fink and her classmates became the newest alumni to graduate from the high school in the football stadium during Tuesday evening’s commencement ceremony. Salutatorian Kelsey Blair compared the graduation to a nexus of not too long ago being those young children in middle school, and now …
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The hospitalized Moorestown High School senior shows some progress in recovering from a serious car accident, according to an online journal.
As her classmates prepare to graduate tonight, Moorestown High School senior Brianna Wittman continues her recovery from a horrific car accident that left the 18-year-old in a coma. The June 11 crash on I-295 caused Wittman to veer from the roadway and strike a tree, putting her in critical condition with head injuries at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. Since then, family, friends and the community have rallied around the teen—so far, mostly online as Wittman’s family posted on a website that she is not ready for visitors yet. Cooper University Hospital declined to release Wittman’s current condition at the family’s request, and Moorestown school officials also declined to comment based on the family’s wishes. Moorestown Patch has …
Anne Clark
9:55 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
What a nice event to honor Brianna and show support to her family. Thank you to Paul DiFiore and the organizers for bringing the community together for this worthy cause. It was so nice to meet Brianna's family. Please continue to pray for Brianna as she fights her way back to recovery. God bless. more ›