Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Hosts Basketball Tournament to Raise Money for Student Diagnosed with Cancer

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The students at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy in Brooklyn held a basketball tournament Tuesday to raise awareness for cancer

The fundraiser was held on behalf of 7th grader Marco Wilen who was recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

He’s also a huge fan of basketball.

The students also raffled off a basket they’ve put together and they held a special sale of desserts and treats.