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Support Rushes In For Beloved Art Teacher From Massachusetts Battling Aggressive Cancer Support Rushes In For Beloved Art Teacher From Massachusetts Battling Aggressive Cancer
Support Rushes In For Beloved Art Teacher From Massachusetts Battling Aggressive Cancer A community in Massachusetts is coming together to raise tens of thousands of dollars and give back to a much-loved elementary school teacher battling an aggressive form of cancer.  The effort was started for Colby Caravaggio, a beloved art teacher at Peter Noyes Elementary School in Sudbury, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer in July 2023.  Soon after Caravaggio's devastating diagnosis, the school community began showing their deep love for the teacher, who has brought joy and shared his passion for pottery and creativity with young students …

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by Ben Crnic
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Support Pours In For Massachusetts Cop Battling Stage 4 Cancer Support Pours In For Massachusetts Cop Battling Stage 4 Cancer
Support Pours In For Massachusetts Cop Battling Stage 4 Cancer Support has been pouring in for a Massachusetts police officer just a day after learning he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In just a day of learning the diagnosis, more than $50,000 has poured in for Worcester Officer Iggy Garcia, according to a GoFundMe page. A 17-year veteran of the force, Garcia is set to begin treatment at The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, the page said. The monies raised will help offset medical expenses and help with family expenses. “He is committed to fighting this cancer with everything he’s got, but he cannot do this alone,” GoFundMe said. “We need you…

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by Kathy Reakes