Fundraiser Set Up For 6-Year-Old Battling Leukemia

WAUKESHA, WI — Six-year-old Benny Thielitz of Waukesha has a long fight ahead of him, but community support is making sure he and his family are surrounded by compassionate helpers.

According to a CBS 58 report, Thielitz was diagnosed in Nov. 2017 with leukemia. On Friday of last week, Waukesha North High School stepped up, hosting a fundraiser to help Thielitz and his family.

According to the report, teachers and staff have stepped up to help out the family. In addition, T-Shirts and bracelets were sold before Friday night's basketball game.

"I think it's just been such a blessing to our whole family and so many different ways. It's helped us financially and it's helped us kind of boost morale and help them get through a tough time," said Betsie Thielitz in the CBS 58 report.

The family has set up a YouCaring page to help cover costly medical expenses associated with Benny's treatment.

He's gone through chemotherapy, a spinal tap, numerous treatments and blood transfusions so far since he was diagnosed. Family say they're going to be battling cancer over the next two to three years.

If you want to donate to help Benny's family, visit their YouCaring Page Here to help out. They are $13,000 into their $15,000 goal.

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