Olympian Ian “Yan-yan” Lariba is scheduled to undergo bone marrow transplant today at the Saint Luke’s Hospital in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

The 22-year old Lariba, a two-time University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Athlete of the Year, was diagnosed with leukemia during the last phase of her training for the World Championship in Germany in May.

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