9-year-old rings bell after beating Leukemia

Edwin’s bell ringing ceremony (CREDIT: Golisano Children’s Hospital)

Another hero has rung the bell at Golisano Children’s Hospital for the second time.

Nine-year-old Garcia Flores beat pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia for the second time after relapsing.

Garcia’s excited to get back on the soccer field playing the game he loves.

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