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Community Teams Up To Help Local Boy Beat Cancer
"Our #5 is in it to win it," but his family needs support as they focus all their love and energy on their boy's healing. Here's how to help
SOUTHOLD, NY — Nowhere is the love stronger for a family in need than on the North Fork.
And once again, in true North Fork spirit, friends and friends are rallying to help a local boy, just 14, who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma.
A YouCaring page, "Team Dylan, #5" has been set up for Dylan Newman, "a 14-year old, full of love and life. He loves his sports — especially baseball!" the page says. "He has an amazing family that loves him more than he could ever know and the greatest friends that will always have his back."
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However, their family was hit with devastating news.
"This boy has been thrown a real curve ball and has been diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma," the page says. "Our #5 is 'In It To Win It' but will need our support."
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The goal is to raise funds to help Dylan, along with his parents, Todd and Tanya, and sister Kelsey with the financial burdens they will endure as Dylan receives treatment in the New York City.
To donate, click here.
Photo courtesy Newman family.
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