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13-year-old battling cancer receives fishing boat from Northport Yacht Club, Make-A-Wish Foundation

His new fishing boat is called "Wish On."

Jul 21, 2023, 8:22 PM

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The Northport Yacht Club partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to host a fundraiser Friday for a 13-year-old battling cancer.

Sullivan Carey was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia three years ago during the height of the pandemic.

He says he will be finishing up his treatment in September.

On Friday, his wish of owning a fishing boat was granted.

"This was a really big surprise and I'm really happy," Carey says.

News 12 is told Carey found his love for fishing during his treatment.

His new fishing boat is called "Wish On."

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