Community rallies around Fresno teen battling rare cancer

Hundreds gathered at Sunnyside High School on Saturday morning to support 16-year-old Gabriel Garcia, a Fresno teen fighting a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer.

Gabriel was diagnosed with osteosarcoma last June. Despite undergoing seven rounds of chemotherapy, the cancer has since spread to his lungs. Now, he travels weekly to San Francisco for a new treatment that comes with steep out-of-pocket costs.

In a powerful show of solidarity, the community came together to help ease that financial burden. The fundraiser featured a car wash, free haircuts, food sales, and more – all organized by volunteers determined to make a difference…

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