Kids & Family

Family Raises Thousands Online For Young Cancer Patient

Local campaigns using GoFundMe making a difference in Lynnfield and elswhere.

Area Patch.com websites are highlighting local causes this week that are getting support from GoFundMe campaigns.

In Lynnfield, a fund established by cousins to help 6-year-old Henry Jacobsen in his battle against cancer has raised $14,656 as of December 5, with an overall goal of $25,000. People can donate online and share links to the campaign on social media.

To learn more about the effort to help Henry beat Burkitt’s B-Cell Lymphoma, click here

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