MORGANZA, Md. – Sebastian Roldán-Ramos is an 11th grader from Chopticon High School. Sebastian, who dreams of one day becoming a pilot, is a bright young student-athlete who is a member of Chopticon’s soccer team. In 2020, Sebastian was diagnosed with Leukemia. In September 2023, Sebastian was declared “cancer-free”, however, in December, Sebastion was informed that his cancer had returned.
“He has begun more aggressive treatment with chemotherapy and radiation this time around. While trying to stay in good spirits, one can only imagine the toll this is taking on him and his family. Humbly, his family is asking for prayers and good thoughts as he battles cancer for a second time,” the Chopticon Athletic Boosters Club stated in a Facebook post sharing Sebatian’s story and experience so far.
The Boosters Club stated that due to the more aggressive treatment, Sebastian is down 100 pounds. Sebastian has also been suffering from bruises and sores in his mouth, which makes it very hard for him to eat.
“He collapsed and passed out Friday in the hall because of this and is just lacking a lot of energy,” said the Boosters Club. “He is lonely and missing everyone. He hates being seen as a patient… his spirits are low…”
So, the Boosters Club is trying to lift Sebastian’s spirits by rallying the community to send him essential items, messages, and gifts!
“We are going to start collecting the following items that will be taken to him during the weekends. Items can be dropped off during the day in room B116/Ms. A Liverman’s room or in the evenings at the concessions stand. We’d like to get some items together that can be taken to him starting this weekend,” stated the Boosters Club.
The Boosters Club created a list of items that community members can donate/send to Sebastian.
The list is as follows:
-Messages: He needs some direct messages from his Braves family – can you write a letter, note, or card of encouragement?
-Gift cards: Some of his favorite places for meals – are Chipotle, Texas Roadhouse, Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Sonic, Cold Stone, Mod Pizza, WAWA, and Door Dash.
-Snacks: Chocolate chip cookies, GoGo squeeze applesauce/yogurt, protein drinks/flavor packets for water (hospital gives him Ensure, so anything else), candy (gum, mints, and sour things are hard right now though).
-Clothes: He is a size small…sweatpants/PJ pants are the most comfortable at this time. T-shirts are also better than anything long sleeve because of his IV. He loves slippers and fun socks. He is a huge soccer fan. Gift cards to Marshall’s would also be useful.
-Hygiene: Detergent, soap, toothpaste, lotion, body wash, bath towels, deodorant (dove/coconut), shampoo/conditioner, toothbrushes, chapstick (chemo is making his mouth/skin super dry), journals, coloring books, gift cards to Walmart, Target, etc…
-Medical Donations: For all people who want to donate platelets, the best way is to make an appointment. Anyone can donate and they will go directly to Sebastian. Be very patient with the staff since they are busy. Sebastian can receive all types of platelets, but if you are doing a blood donation instead directly to him, you must be type O+.
-Photos: Ms. A Liverman is creating a digital photo album to bring up to him and to send pictures weekly…if anyone wants me to “add a photo to his frame” they can email me the photo and I will add it. anliverman@smcps.org.
The Boosters Club also stated that they try to update weekly or biweekly as fitting. So, to follow Sebastian’s journey, make sure you follow Chopitcon Athletic Boosters Club on Facebook.
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Prayers for Sebastian’s recovery. The Boosters Club is doing a wonderful job.