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Gianna Ida-Smith: Courage Beyond the Court | Albany News
Gianna Ida-Smith, a beloved Bethlehem High School student set to begin her sophomore year, tragically passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. A dedicated student and passionate basketball enthusiast, she played for the Bethlehem Girls Basketball Club and later served as varsity team manager — helping lead the team to a historic Section 2 Class AA championship. The community rallied around her, raising over $47,000 through a GoFundMe campaign as she faced lung and bone cancer after a knee injury revealed a leg tumor. Diagnosed at just 15, Gianna’s resilience and spirit touched…
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