Fundraiser In Ocean Gate To Benefit Girl Battling Leukemia

OCEAN GATE, NJ — A lemonade stand in Bayville on Saturday served as a fundraiser for a 6-year-old girl battling leukemia, but another local fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday.

The Spiritual Journey Wellness Center is hosting an hour-long yoga session at the Stone Harbor Avenue beach in Ocean Gate at 6 p.m. with all proceeds going toward Rylee's Battle.

During the fundraiser, Boho Bites Food Truck will be on site making smoothies and gift baskets will be raffled off.

According to a GoFundMe page raising money for her medical bills, Rylee Talbot, a New Jersey native, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on July 29 and is undergoing treatments at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina.

"The diagnosis was sudden and heart breaking," her family said. "With her family by her side and her tough, loving spirit she has begun to fight her battle of various medical procedures and chemotherapy that will continue for the next two to three years."

More information about Rylee's Battle and how to donate can be found here.

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