Adelaide lacrosse club rallies around five-year-old battling leukemia
Five-year-old Margot Whinnen, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, has received heartfelt support from her local Sturt Lacrosse Club and the wider lacrosse community.
After reporting stomach pains, Margot Whinnen was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia last Friday. Her family, members of the Sturt Lacrosse Club in Adelaide, have been embraced by both local and international lacrosse circles. The community has organized various forms of assistance while Margot undergoes chemotherapy at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Why it matters
It shows how local sports networks can provide vital emotional and practical aid during serious health battles.
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