Romeo Hernandez, 15, plays percussion in the band at Hillcrest High School. He is a is a sophomore this year, but he is expected to miss at least nine months of school because he is battling a rare cancer.
Hernandez was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a bone cancer that affects about 200 Americans every year.
Friends, teachers and family have started “Team Romeo,” a fundraising and support group to help with financial and moral support.
The group has set a fundraising goal of $10,000. Donations are being accepted at the Team Romeo website. Keep up with the group’s progress and activities on the Team Romeo Facebook page, where supporters also can leave words of encouragement for Hernandez.
