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Cary Childhood Cancer Survivor Ready for Courtside Experience Tuesday

CHAPEL HILL – Eleven-year-old Scott Lenfestey of Cary will join head coach Roy Williams on the University of North Carolina bench when the Tar Heels face NC State Tuesday evening at the Dean E. Smith Center. Scott is wrapping up his recreation league basketball season and is a big Carolina fan. He's also a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 3.

Scott's special night with the Tar Heels began last summer at the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Invitational golf event at Pinehurst. Williams, long-time supporter of the American Cancer Society and Coaches vs.