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Midlands boy fighting leukemia
Posted: 01.30.2010 at 7:51 PM
Janet Parker

Janet Parker serves as a co-anchor of Good Day Columbia where she brings you the day's top stories from 5-9 a.m. each weekday.

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Levi Vasquez is a 2 year old diagnosed with leukemia
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COLUMBIA (WACH)--A two year old midland's boy is fighting against the odds in a battle with Leukemia.

Levi Vasquez was diagnosed with Pre B Cell Leukemia in May.  His mother says he will undergo chemotherapy for the next 2 1/2 years.

On March6th at 10 a.m.  there will be a "Levis' Cure" Golf Tournament at the Charwood Country Club in Lexington.

All proceeds will go toward the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for research.

Anyone who would like to participate in the tournament should register by Februrary 20th by calling Stacy Vasquez (Levi's mother) at (803) 673-7770 or by email scvasquez@vzw.blackberry.net

 

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