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Joe Lauzon: American Mixed Martial Arts
Joe Lauzon is an American mixed martial arts who competes in the UFC’s Lightweight division. He is a father to a baby boy who was born with cancer. Joey Lauzon III was diagnosed with neuroblastoma soon after his birth. His baby boy is fighting against this horrendous disease and is winning! Joey Lauzon III was diagnosed with neuroblastoma soon after his birth.
His son having cancer inspired him to do something bigger. Joe Lauzon gathered up a team and went to do the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Cancer walk awhile back.
This upcoming Friday he has a charity competition. He is working with Baking Steel and The Underground to raise money for the Jimmy fund. They help support Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. They do this by raising funds for

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