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Becker family offering thanks

FAIRMONT — Many area residents are familiar with the story of young Lincoln Becker and his battle with cancer.

He was just 9 years old at the time he was diagnosed with Stage 4 T lymphoblastic lymphoma in October 2014. The cancer has an 80 to 85 percent successful treatment rate, and treatment usually lasts about 2 1/2 years.

This weekend, the Becker family will celebrate the end of that treatment. Lincoln, now 12, along with parents Lynn and Julie, is excited to share his success story with the people and communities who have helped him, as well as thank them for their unwavering support.

The open house will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fairmont. There will be root beer floats and cookies provided, along with a short program at 4:30. Donations will be accepted, with all proceeds going to benefit the #lincolnstrong Relay for Life team.

The event also offer those in attendance photos and videos of Lincoln’s 2 1/2-year journey. From hospital stays, to medication, to missing time in school, things are about to get a whole lot better.

“The last treatment was on Jan. 30,” said Julie, “and he took his last medication on Feb. 20.”

“They will monitor him another five years for sure, but cancer won’t be setting our schedule anymore,” Lynn said. “We’ll still have some appointments, but we’ll be able to schedule them as we need to.”

Lincoln himself said he is glad not to be taking pills every morning, and his parents noted they are happy to see him full of energy, and not having to miss school. Lincoln said the best thing for him is going to be able to play his sports without getting tired.

“We’re ready to celebrate this being done, and closing this chapter,” Lynn said. “We’re not going to say that things will be easy, but they will be easier.”

The Beckers note they are extremely thankful to everyone for their support, from family and friends, to community members as a whole. After a long uphill battle, it’s easy to understand why, and a celebration seems to be just what the doctor ordered.

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