His illness affected not only Bobby but the entire family. His wish to be a marine filled his family with pride and will hopefully help him on his quest to someday become a United States Marine.

Make-A-Wish children, all from Atlantic and Cape May counties, got the opportunity to meet the pilots of the Black Diamond Jet Team who has dedicated its 2012 season on the North American airshow circuit to Make-A-Wish.

J.H. Cohn LLP held its 11th annual bowl-a-thon July 10 at Hanover Lanes on Route 10, raising more than $110,000 to benefit Make-A-Wish New Jersey.