Friends of teen Virginia Beach leukemia survivor set up lemonade stand to raise money for CHKD By: Web Staff and last updated 2021-07-09 20:46:21-04 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - We're bringing you another story on the Virginia Beach teenager who has captured the heart of her community. Abby Furco, a freshman at Kellam High School, was just 4 years old when doctors diagnosed her with a form of leukemia. In February, she marked 10 years since her diagnosis. Patty Furco After several years of intense treatment, the cancer came back and she underwent a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Since then, she's had to deal with other serious health problems, including heart failure.