Jitari's Journey: Fighting Cancer

My name is Hope, and this is my son, Jitari.  Jitari is 18 and has been diagnosed with a rare bone cancer.  I would like to share with you our story.

We are a small family, just me (Mom), Jitari, Travis (little brother), and Justyne (Grandma), originally from the great state of Michigan, but now happily living in Tampa, FL.

Jitari is a recent gradute of Jefferson HS, and plans to attend the University of West Florida.  Jitari is an exceptional soccer player, and will be a member of the UWF soccer team...when he is healthy again.

Jitari's first symptoms appeared in May 2015; he was referred to an orthopedic oncologist in July, and on Aug. 5th, he was diagnosed with cancer in his iliac bone, a part of the pelvis, with metastasis to his thigh, liver, and lungs.

It's now Aug. 21st, and we still don't have a specific diagnosis.

Initially, they thought it was Ewing's Sarcoma, but that has been ruled out.  The doctors say it might be a similar cancer, called Ewing's Family Sarcoma, it might be a different sarcoma, or it might be a carcinoma.

What we know for certain is this:
Jitari does have a rare cancer, and he will need chemotherapy.  Chemo cannot start until the doctors can figure out what type of cancer it is.  They are hoping to have a final diagnosis by the end of August.

Jitari is a wonderful son, an amazing big brother and a true and loyal friend.  It breaks my heart to see him suffering, but he makes me smile, and lights up my world, every  single  day.

My famly and I would like to thank you in advance for any donations you can spare.  You'll never know how grateful we are for your support. 
Sincerely,
 Hope