Fun Day Event To Support LI Girl, 11, Battling Leukemia

EAST PATCHOGUE, NY — Food, games, music and a children's character meet-and-greet is coming to East Patchogue.

The fundraiser, scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. May 19, will be held to support Aubrey Thomason, 11, of Ridge, who is battling acute myeloid leukemia. The event will be hosted by the Hagerman Fire Department, at 510 Oakdale Avenue.

Adults can purchase tickets for $40 by Venmoing @Anthony-Giuffre-3. Tickets are free for children.

DJ Daddy O will be providing the music. Raffles and baskets are also available to support the Thomason family.

"Your donation, no matter how small, can create a significant impact in Aubrey's journey," Patrick Thomason, her father, told Patch. "So come and enjoy live music, fun games, character meet and greets, and raffles."

Aubrey was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia two days after Christmas. Her aunt, Nicole Luckert, created a GoFundMe to help Aubrey's family with medical bills and expenses. More than $22K has been raised as of Wednesday.

People can donate to help the Thomason family here.

Patrick described his daughter as "strong, intelligent and beautiful." Her strength is what has kept him going, he said.

"The first week, I was devastated," Patrick previously said. "I wasn’t as strong. But as the times go on and I see how she’s reacting to things and how she’s good, that makes me happy. When she’s happy, I’m happy. I try to keep things going by doing arts and crafts with her, doing Legos with her, things she likes."

Aubrey's message to everyone is "stay strong."