Meet the Team

2025-2026

The newly formed Pediatric Cancer Foundation of New Jersey (PCFNJ) has been established to provide much-needed resources to children diagnosed with cancer, and to their parents and care teams.

Conceived by top Orthopedic Oncologist, executive, educator, physician, and healer Dr. James C. Wittig, MD, several years ago, the primary mission of PCFNJ is to support children afflicted with cancer and their families with resources that address related financial, physical, emotional, and mental health challenges.

Our Founder

The Pediatric Cancer Foundation New Jersey was founded by James C. Wittig, MD. one of the world’s foremost Orthopedic Oncologists. Dr. Wittig is also founder of Mandala Medical Group and Wittig Wellness.

In addition to inventing limb-sparing and life-saving surgeries, Dr. Wittig has led orthopedic oncology teams at top hospitals in New York and New Jersey, including serving most recently as the Medical Director Orthopedic Oncology and Sarcoma Surgery at the award-winning Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center, part of the Atlantic Health System.

During his tenure, the practice grew substantially, and was recognized for excellent outcomes, patient satisfaction, and its residency program which emphasized education, patient-centered care, and medical innovation.

Dr. Wittig was honored by the Sarcoma Foundation of American (SFA) with the prestigious Nobility in Science Award for his decades of innovation, contributions and excellence in delivering positive outcomes for patients. He is respected particularly for his healing of our smallest cancer warriors.

Our Team

Cynthia Artin

Executive Director

Arlene Kleinsorge

Co-Founder & Family Ambassador

Erin Wittig

Co-Founder & Director, Positively Creative

Governing Board

Brad Huntington

Christian Wittig

Jeffrey Singman

Suzanne Falla, PhD

An advisory board is also being assembled, seeking inspired and committed members who bring their talents and relationships to the table, along with committees representing youth, parents, pediatric oncologists, pediatric oncology nurses, and nurse practitioners, among others.