Gio's Story: Sports Fan, Cancer Fighter

Gio was diagnosed with Stage 3 anaplastic large cell lymphoma in 2016 at age 4. He had tumors all over his body, including his brain. Gio had two surgeries to remove the brain tumors and has had six surgeries in all which, combined with other treatments, have put his cancer into remission. Unrelated to the cancer, Gio was diagnosed with McCune-Albright syndrome, which impacts the integrity of his bones, making them more susceptible to fracture. Despite this challenge, Gio loves to watch and participate in sports. He has met many New York sports celebrities and even scored a ceremonial touchdown in a New York Jets scrimmage (   • One Jets Drive: No Guarantees (Ep. 7)  ) As one of three Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day ambassadors, Gio will help represent the more than 30,000 seriously ill and injured children cared for by Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital annually. Please join us as we celebrate happy, healthy children! http://events.westchestermedicalcente... #PediatricCancerAwareness