Binasag na ng pamilya Lariba ang makalaglag-balikat na balitang may Acute Myeloid Leukemia  (AML) si 2016 Rio Olympian Ian Lariba.

Lunes ng gabi nang isiwalat ng pamilya ang kondisyon ni Ian, unang Filipina na nag-qualify sa table tennis sa Olympics.

Tatlong araw nang nangangalampag ang schoolmates sa La Salle ni Lariba, nanghihingi ng donasyon ng type ‘O’ blood.

“DLSU alumna and Philippine Olympian Ian Lariba was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia  (AML), her family announced on May 29. She will undergo treatment this week,” opis­yal na pahayag ng Lariba family.

“Those who are interested to offer financial assistance may send their donations through Mrs. Imelda N. Lariba.”

Nakaratay ang 23-an­yos na dalaga sa St. Luke’s Medical Center sa Quezon City at mino-monitor na ni Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Butch Ramirez at Philippine Olympic Committee Vice-President Jose Romasanta.

“We’re closely monitoring her situation,” ani Ramirez sa pamamagitan ni PSC Chief of Staff Ronnel Abrenica. “Olympian natin siya and we need to give her the full support she needed.”