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DONATELily recently had the chance to visit Fenway Park for a behind-the-scenes tour from our Jimmy Fund Captain, Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock, and the two became fast friends.
Lily, 6, was diagnosed with leukemia in June 2022. She loves stuffed animals, gymnastics, and soccer, and wants to be famous like Taylor Swift when she grows up! Today, Lily is in maintenance mode and getting back to her active life. “Nothing small bothers her anymore,” says Lily’s mom, Liz. “We are so thankful for Dana-Farber. If it was your child, you’d want to be in the best place in the world—and this is it.”
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