'Anna's Angels': Acts of kindness bring smiles to teen fighting cancer

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Friday, September 13, 2024
'Anna's Angels': Acts of kindness bring smiles to teen fighting cancer
Thanks to 'Anna's Angels', 13-year-old Joey Myers was surprised with a pet pug, and then a mobility ramp to help him get home.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- 'Anna's Angels' is an organization dedicated to helping families battling cancer. The Myers family is a perfect example, in which 13-year-old Joey is finding things to be thankful for despite his diagnosis.

Anna's Angels founder, Libby Caranci, used the power of Facebook to surprise Joey with a pet pug. She also connected the family to a construction company, which built them a backyard ramp at no cost.

Joey's family continues to update followers about his journey on their own Facebook page.

Watch the video above to see the story unfold.

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