94.7 WMAS Radiothon Set for Thursday: Meet Brianna Wright

March 04, 2015

Just two days remain until the 94.7 WMAS Radiothon to benefit Baystate Children's Hospital hits the airwaves. It will be broadcast from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Among the many heartwarming and emotional stories airing during the Radiothon will be one about Brianna Wright, 17, of Chicopee.

Meet Brianna Wright

Diagnosis: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), diagnosed July 2000
Treatment: Chemotherapy
Prognosis: Cancer free since 2002
Favorite activities: Softball, volleyball, learning to snowboard, Irish dancing
Words from mom: “Caregivers at Baystate Children’s Hospital made some very dark days a little brighter and lifted our spirits.” – Anne Wright

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