Last February, doctors found a tumor behind Peabody-native Chris Sakelakos’ knee. In May, he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive type of bone cancer, and received a 12-hour surgery to completely replace his knee. Almost a year after that surgery and after rehab, treatment, and the cancer spreading to his lungs, Chris Sakelakos’ brother, Mark Sakelakos, and his … [Read more...] about Thousands raised for local teacher’s battle with cancer
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New Years event will aid in Peabody business owner’s cancer fight
A New Year’s Day fundraiser is being held at School Street Foods in Lynnfield to raise funds for local business owner Chrissy Emerson to support her battle with cancer with 10% of all sales for the day being donated to her. Emerson runs Revel Balloon Company, a Peabody-based business that specializes in customized balloons and backdrops. When she was diagnosed with cancer, … [Read more...] about New Years event will aid in Peabody business owner’s cancer fight