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Billboards Across Mass. Display #Dstrong In Support Of RI Boy With Cancer

BOSTON (CBS) -- A young Rhode Island boy whose dying wish is to become famous is getting yet another incredible show of support.

8-year-old Dorian Murray is being featured on new digital billboards across eastern Massachusetts, with the message "#DStrong Praying For Dorian."

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Dorian Murray (WBZ-TV)

The billboards can be seen from several major highways in Boston, Somerville, Medford, Revere, Danvers, Westborough, and Worcester.

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#DStrong billboards can be seen in various spots across the state (Courtesy: Clear Channel Outdoor)

Dorian has a rare and untreatable form of pediatric cancer. He told his parents he wanted to be famous in China before going to heaven. His father's Facebook post describing the wish spread across the globe.

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Hundreds gather on Misquamicut State Beach to support Dorian (Image credit Tim Yakaitis/DroneOn)

On Wednesday, Rhode Island lawmakers proclaimed the day "#DSTRONG Day"

Earlier this month, Patriots' tight end Rob Gronkowski spent time with Dorian and his family.

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Rob Gronkowski with Dorian and his parents (Photo from Praying For Dorian Facebook page)

 

 

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