Published March 05. 2016 09:01AM
Anthony Marquis Outlaw is a 10-year-old boy who was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemiain October.
He will be taking medicine and seeing an oncologist for the rest of his life. He currently goes to an oncologist in Philadelphia and also sees a bone and joint specialist in Hershey since February 2015, when he experienced a proximal tibia stress fracture.A fundraiser has been set up by family and friends to take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 12 at the Big Creek Grange, 275 Grange Road, Lehighton.There will be a free egg hunt with prizes.• Ages 0-2 will start at 1 p.m.• Ages 3-5 will start at 1:30 p.m.• Ages 6-8 will start at 2 p.m.• Ages 9-11 will start at 2:30 p.m.Along with the egg hunt, the Easter Bunny will be there. There will be a bounce house, face painting, sand art and Buster the Clown.There will also be more than 25 crafters and vendors. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. There will be a Chinese/basket auction and a 50/50 raffle.Organizers ask that you wear orange in support of leukemia awareness.