BOSTON (CBS) – Some sad news hit the 98.5 The Sports Hub family on Thursday morning, when Rich Shertenlieb announced his wife, Mary, has been diagnosed with AML – a form of leukemia.

Sorry for not being on the air the last few days. Early yesterday morning, my amazing wife Mary was diagnosed with AML, a form of leukemia.—
Toucher and Rich (@Toucherandrich) February 14, 2013

I will be spending time with her for the near future. I appreciate any thoughts and prayers you guys could send her way. -Rich—
Toucher and Rich (@Toucherandrich) February 14, 2013

You honestly don't know how much your well wishes have meant to my wife & I. I'm truly overwhelmed. Thank you.—
Toucher and Rich (@Toucherandrich) February 14, 2013

You can leave your comments for Rich and his family below, send him well wishes on Twitter @ToucherandRich, and visit the Miracle League Massachusetts — Rich’s organization that gives children with disabilities the chance to play baseball — to show your support to the Shertenlieb family.

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