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Fundraiser Seeks Life-Saving Donations For Young Montco Woman With Cancer
Former Temple Med student Vanessa O'Rourke, 28, was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.
Lansdale, PA -- A fundraiser is being held for a local woman diagnosed with brain cancer.
Vanessa O'Rourke, 28, described by friends as a "Ray of sunshine," was studying at Temple Med to become a brain surgeon when she was diagnosed.
The fundraiser notes that she has been through all available treatments in the United States, and she must go to Australia for a new type of treatment. The first round of treatment successfully targeted her tumor, and now she needs to pay for round two.
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A benefit dinner will take place on Sunday, June 26 at Whitpain Tavern in Blue Bell from 2 p.m.t o 6 p.m.
Tickets are $20.
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A total of about $10,000 of a goal of $65,000 has been raised on a GoFundMe page. See here to donate or to learn more.
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