Fundraiser helps fight pediatric cancer

By Mon Valley Independent

By LIAM BELAN

lbelan@yourmvi.com

It can be hard for most people to relate to the devastating news of a cancer diagnosis, but Nikki Williams can and it has inspired her to raise money for the battle against pediatric cancer. Williams is preparing for her fifth annual Help Kids Beat Cancer fundraiser Saturday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Monessen.

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