MANAHAWKIN – A 10-year-old boy is receiving incredible support from the community after being diagnosed with cancer.
Steven Sasso loved nothing more than to play on the football field with his team, the 10u Southern Rams. However, his dream was cut short when the Sasso family recently found out that Steven has Leukemia.
Colleen Schantzer organized a GoFundMe to help the family with any of the financial burden they will take on.
“This week, their son Steven was diagnosed with leukemia. He’s presently in the Jersey Shore Hospital Pediatric ICU, where he has started his chemotherapy. Michelle (Steven’s mom) has been staying at the hospital since he was admitted. She is forced to take a family leave from her job,” Colleen wrote.
Five days later, the GoFundMe has now reached over $12,000 to support Steven’s battle and the Sasso family.
Colleen released an updated stating Steven has started chemotherapy and physical therapy.
“He is improving a little each day, but does have a long road to recovery. He has started to have a little bit of an appetite again and is looking forward to watching football tomorrow and eating some wings,” Colleen said.
The Sasso family shared their gratitude for all of the community’s support and said, “We are in tears with how much support we are receiving.”
The support the Sasso family, visit the GoFundMe page at gofundme.com/f/support-for-stevens-battle.
