Pinoy Olympian Ian Lariba diagnosed with leukemia

May 30, 2017 - 2:26 PM
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Philippine Olympian Ian Lariba has been diagnosed with leukemia and is in need of blood donations.

The 22-year-old Lariba is a UAAP table tennis champion who competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics. She also remained unbeaten in her entire collegiate career.

Lariba’s alma mater, De La Salle University, announced her condition on Tuesday.

Apart from financial assistance, blood donations are also welcome. People willing to donate are asked to proceed to St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City Blood Bank.