CT Community Rallies Around 7-Year-Old Boy Diagnosed With Brain Tumor

BRISTOL, CT — A fundraiser has been started to benefit a family whose 7-year-old son was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

Eliza Sobota Kristy Smith, of Bristol, organized this fundraising appeal on behalf of Margo Parenti.

The GoFundMe page reads:

"About a week ago, the Parenti family’s world was turned upside down. Their son Nicholas, only 7 years old, was taken to the hospital where he was diagnosed with Malignant tumor in his brain stem, a very rare and dangerous type of tumor.

"Those that have met Nicholas know that he is full of life. He is smart, he is silly, he is adventurous. Nicholas is full of jokes and always has the best comebacks. That kid will make you laugh! Just like many boys, he is a sports fanatic. You’ll always see him with a ball, ready to play, ready to enjoy the carefree life that a boy should.

"Nicholas and his family need our support. Positive thoughts and prayers for his recovery are truly appreciated but they are also in need of financial support. Nicholas is a strong-willed kid and he will fight but the road ahead is long. He will spend months in treatment.

"We would like to raise money to offset the burden of hospital bills and expenses so his family can focus on the treatment and supporting their son.

"We are all rooting for you Nicholas, the Parenti and Walerysiak Family."

So far, more than $16,000 of a $20,000 goal has been raised.

To donate, go to GoFundMe.