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After 7-year-old's fight with brain cancer, Cleveland family advocates for blood donations
WTVC • • health
Key Points:
- Lincoln Rodgers, a nearly 7-year-old from Cleveland, has been battling Medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer, since early in his life.
- In 2024, the community, supported by the ROC Solid Foundation, came together to build nearly 80 playhouses for families of pediatric cancer patients to help bring joy to affected children.
- Lincoln and his family are now celebrating two years of him being cancer-free, marking a significant milestone after a difficult treatment journey involving multiple blood transfusions.
- To address the current national blood shortage and honor Lincoln’s recovery, his mother, Elizabeth Rodgers, plans to hold a blood drive on July 13th to raise awareness and encourage donations.
- Despite challenges like fatigue during the final weeks of school, Rodgers emphasizes gratitude for Lincoln’s survival and aims to support other children facing similar battles.
