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Family of boy battling leukemia asks for letters of support during treatment

Phillip Lippolis, shown here in a screengrab taken from a 2016 WFXT news report, has been battling leukemia for seven years.
Phillip Lippolis, shown here in a screengrab taken from a 2016 WFXT news report, has been battling leukemia for seven years.
By Boston25News.com
Jan 17, 2019

Phillip LippolisĀ has been battling leukemia for seven years, and though he's back in the hospital, he's not letting it stop him from living his life.

Meet Phillip Lippolis. šŸ’ššŸ’šThe 12-year-old has been battling Leukemia for 7 years and he needs your support.

Posted by Boston 25 News on Wednesday, January 16, 2019

TheĀ 12-year-old Massachusetts boy has been in and out of the hospital, but he's been persistent at both attendingĀ classes virtually and fighting a disease that just keeps coming back.

Lippolis isĀ undergoing a new treatment called Car-t cells and is back in the hospital.

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While he's supporting the Patriots in the AFC Championship game this weekend, his family is also hoping others will support his battle.

His grandmother, Jean Pungitore, is asking for anyone to take a few minutes and send Phillip a letter to let him know he has support in his fight.

You can send cards to:

Philip LippolisĀ 
185 Winter St.
Walpole, MA 02081

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