Jon Antokoletz is a 16-year-old sophomore at Brewster High School who should be spending his days focused on school, friends, and being a teenager. Instead, after several weeks of not feeling well, Jon and his family received devastating news — he has been diagnosed with T-LBL (T lymphoblastic lymphoma).

Following a series of tests, doctors confirmed the diagnosis, and Jon was immediately admitted to the hospital, where he is expected to remain for at least the next month undergoing intensive chemotherapy treatment. While this first phase of treatment is critical, it is only the beginning of a long journey ahead. After his hospital stay, Jon will continue years of ongoing treatments, medications, and monitoring as he fights this disease with courage and determination.

This diagnosis comes at an already incredibly difficult time for Jon’s family.

His mother, Marietta, recently battled breast cancer herself, enduring multiple surgeries and treatments. During her recovery, she was forced to take time away from work to focus on her health and healing. Jon’s Dad and Marietta’s husband passed away in May 2016 from a massive heart attack. Now, as Jon begins the fight of his life, Marietta will once again need to step away from her job to be by her son’s side every step of the way.

No family should have to face this kind of emotional and financial burden alone. Between hospital stays, treatments, lost income, travel expenses, and everyday bills, the challenges ahead are overwhelming.

We are asking for your support to help ease some of the financial stress on Jon and his family so they can focus fully on what matters most — Jon’s recovery. Any donation, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser and keeping Jon, Marietta, and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support.