Dante Zelaya is an intelligent, strong, and caring young man.  At 16-years-old and a junior in HS, he has been diagnosed with a very rare brain tumor, Germinoma, after complaining of massive headaches.  An MRI revealed a tumor and Dante subsequently had brain surgery.  It was discovered that a Germinoma is a germ cell tumor of the central nervous system, and occurs in children ages 10-21 and in only very few cases. Dante has already undergone invasive surgery, and has begun chemotherapy.  21 rounds of radiation will be schedule next.

Dante plays football for the Sunnyside High School Blue Devils and is a proud member of his church youth group.   He is a participant in the TRIO program with Pima Community College, and AVID member and honor roll student.  Dante has high aspirations of studying aerospace engineering in college, with dreams of attending Texas A&M University.  

He lives with his mom, Joanne.  As a single mother, Joanne has not left her son's side at all as he is moving toward recovery.  Please help their family through their difficult journey.  Joanne has taken a leave of absence with no income coming into the house hold.  Any donation is welcomed. No amount is too small!  Please forward this link to family and friends, so that Dante can return to school his Senior year CANCER FREE!