17-05-2025
Webster kindergarteners join together to support classmate battling cancer
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A kindergarten class at DeWitt Road School is banding together in support of one their classmates — with a lemonade stand.
Tacianna Indovina said back in March, what started as an ordinary school day turned heartbreaking for 6-year-old Briella.
When Briella broke her leg, she and her family were at the hospital when the doctor gave them shocking news.
'[They] were shocked to learn that she likely had osteosarcoma bone cancer, two hours into their emergency room visit,' Indovina told News 8.
Since that day, Briella has had multiple rounds of chemotherapy, 'facing each one with bravery and strength.'
Briella's story resonated with the DeWitt Road Elementary School, and so they could show their support — Briella's kindergarten class is organizing a lemonade stand fundraiser on June 1 to benefit Briella and her family.
'You can show your support by donating directly to Briella's family — @Critt5833 on Venmo,' Indovina said.
'This is about coming together for a little girl who's going through so much,' said one of the parents organizing the event. 'We want Briella and her family to feel the strength and support of the whole community.'
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