A junior, Jason Brice was diagnosed with cancer as a freshman. It's been a long road back but he's thriving on the basketball court for Eastern. Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com“He made it through, but it’s been a tough ride. I told him, ‘Son, this is a battle that you won’t lose.’ He’s my hero, a story of perseverance. Words can’t ever describe how proud I am of him overcoming this.” - Jason Brice Sr. on his son, Jason Jr.
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“I put all my trust into God, all my trust into the doctors at CHOP. I believed my mom and dad would make the right decision for me.” “He’s just grateful, cherishes every moment. He’s a great teammate and loves to lift everyone up. He smiles, laughs. He’s a teammate that everyone wants to be around. He lights up a room.”