The Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy in Graveyard, Brooklyn, has recently hosted a 'Wear Lime Green' event in support of a student who has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma on June 15.
As reported, the event also raised funds to help the student pay for his medical expenses due to his recent diagnosis.
'Wear Lime Green'
As per the press release, the event is designed to express the school's support and raise funds for a 7th grader, Marco Wilen, who has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma for his fight against cancer.
A part of the event is a basketball tournament where students from grades 4 to 8 participate. Wilen also participated in the contest.
The sales of donated desserts and treats by Frost-A-Cake were also added to raise funds for Wilen.
As per posted, those who will extend help to Wilen can send a payable check addressed to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy or through @OurladyofGraceschool-AlumniAss.
The school assures the benefactors that all raised funds will support his family and medical-related expenses.
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Children
According to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma is common in younger children but is common in adolescents. It is the type of cancer that is most common in children.
The symptoms of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma may vary depending on the affected lymph nodes in the body of a child. It may start in younger years, gently growing, and seems rapid for its effect on the children.
The early symptoms of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children may be examined through various methods to see the exact diagnosis of the children. It may test it through the following examinations:
- Surgical biopsy
- Bone marrow aspirate and biopsy
- X-rays
- Blood tests
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- PET CT
- EKG-Echo (Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram)
- Pulmonary function tests
As reported, the treatment of the children may vary on the result of the diagnosis in the children. The doctor will discuss the necessary treatment according to the child's health status.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has cancer survivorship that provides treatment for the children, which is designed to treat the children who developed complications through their battle against the Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
About Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Based on its website, Our Lady of Grace is a Catholic Academy based in Brooklyn. It was first founded as Our Lady of Grace School in 1951 and became an academy in 2015.
The school encourages all individuals to develop their spiritual, intellectual, and social growth through the Catholic and safe environment they are providing, as reported.
The students in the school join different activities in community service and help the less fortunate people in the community to honor the school's tradition.
The school reportedly provides equipped faculties and a conducive environment to achieve the academic success of the students. This includes intelligence and character development to be equipped in today's society.
OLGCA welcomes the students and their families with Our Lady of Grace's compassion and love, and being a family; they should celebrate with each other, as reported.
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