Help Trenton Weaks tackle cancer like a champion

Hi, my name is Trenton Weaks. I'm a student at Affton High School, and a lifelong resident of Affton, where I’ve proudly played soccer and lived a very active, healthy life. As a teenager, I have been very passionate about sports, fitness, and health.

In early March of this year, I noticed a lump on the left side of my neck. Unsure of what it was, the lump was initially treated as a swollen lymph node or a tight muscle. But after the lump continued to remain the same size, we decided that it was time for another doctor visit, which brought us down the path of more doctor visits, blood tests, an ultrasound and CT scans, but still no definitive answers. Next, a biopsy was performed to finally help us figure out what the lump actually was.

Three days later, on March 20th, the day abruptly changed from the joy of passing my driver's test to the horror of being diagnosed with cancer. I was diagnosed with Stage 1-2 Burkitt’s Lymphoma — a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In just a matter of days, I went from being active and lifting, to undergoing tests, scans, and starting a treatment plan that turned my world upside down.

This diagnosis, treatment and side effects have been tough, but I’m tougher — and I will continue to fight. Still, the road ahead won't be easy for me or my family. Alongside the emotional and physical challenges, there are major financial burdens. Hospital visits, tests, chemotherapy, medications, medical supplies and additional aspects of treatment all come at a cost.

That’s why I’m reaching out. I’ve started this GoFundMe to help ease the financial strain on me and my family during this time. Your kind and generous support — whether through a donation or simply sharing this page — means the world to us. Every contribution brings me one step closer to recovery and getting back to the healthy life and activities I love.

Thank you for standing by me.

With love and gratitude,

Trenton Weaks