Oxford Rallies Around 24-Year-Old Diagnosed With Brain Tumor

OXFORD, CT — The Oxford community is rallying around a 24-year-old resident who was recently diagnosed with a serious brain tumor, prompting a local fundraiser to support him and his family during treatment.

Aidan, an Oxford native and 2019 graduate of Oxford High School, was scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday after doctors discovered a grade 3–4 glioma during hospital scans, according to a fundraiser organized by his family.

The diagnosis came unexpectedly after Aidan suffered a fall at work and hit his head. When he was taken to the hospital, doctors conducted scans to check for internal bleeding but instead discovered the tumor, according to the fundraiser description.

“Aidan had a fall at work and hit his head. When he was taken to the hospital, doctors did scans to check for internal bleeding. Instead, they discovered something none of us expected — a grade 3–4 glioma,” the organizer wrote.

Aidan grew up in Oxford and spent years playing baseball in town leagues starting with t-ball. Friends and family say he later developed a passion for music during a senior capstone project at Oxford High School and went on to write and produce his own songs.

He is now preparing for surgery to remove part of the tumor before beginning radiation treatments, according to the fundraiser.

The family said the diagnosis has brought significant financial strain as they prepare for medical bills, travel to and from the hospital, lodging costs, and lost wages while supporting Aidan through treatment.

“Our Oxford community always comes together when one of our own needs support,” Oxford First Selectman George Temple wrote in a message shared on social media encouraging residents to support the family.

Temple added that the town is “rooting for him” as he begins treatment.

Those wishing to help can contribute to the fundraiser launched by Aidan’s family to support medical and related expenses during the months ahead.