Donors Raise Over $110K For Chelmsford HS Student Battling Cancer

CHELMSFORD, MA — In the last two weeks, community members in the Chelmsford area have raised over $110,000 for a local student who is battling Angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Nik Sperounis, a 17-year-old Chelmsford High School (CHS) student and athlete, was diagnosed with the disease right before the start of his junior year and has begun treatment and care with Dana-Farber's Jimmy Fund Clinic.

"Nik was to start his Junior year at Chelmsford High School this month, with his cousins and all his friends," says a GoFundMe page set up by family and friends. "He had been preparing and looking forward to a great 2021 season with CHS Football and battling it out on the mats with the Wrestling team. He, like every other teenager, was dreaming of sports, parties, Jr. Cotilion, and all the other fun and exciting things that go along with being in High School.

Unfortunately, life for Nik and the Sperounis Family has taken a serious and heartbreaking turn in what seems like a blink of an eye," it continues. "Nik faces a long road ahead of him, one no one, especially a child should ever have to face."

As of Sept. 13, Sperounis has gone through two chemotherapy treatments and his family will be consulting with St. Jude and Sloan Kettering Hospitals to explore all the options available. He was also able to CHS opening football game Friday night, at which his teammates won against Acton-Boxboro 13-0.

"The Sperounis Family has been absolutely speechless at the outpouring of love and support," says a GoFundMe update posted Monday. "Thank you can't begin to express their gratitude."

To donate to the Sperounis family via GoFundMe, click here.