CLINTON, N.Y. — Gavin Mosher, 14, a hockey player on the Clinton Comets 16U team, plays by the mantra of “Win Each Battle.” Now, he faces the biggest battle of his young life.
The local hockey community is banding together to help him win this battle at all costs.
Mosher, who also competes on the modified track and field team at the Clinton Central School District, was recently diagnosed with a form of Leukemia after a mass was discovered behind his heart via chest X-rays during a visit to the emergency room.
He is currently undergoing inpatient treatment at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse, beginning last Thursday, and will remain there for at least the next 30 days as he continues the process.
In order to help offset the cost of travel, child care and medical bills, the Clinton Youth Hockey Association—led by Danielle Furlong—started a GoFundMe page, which has quickly accumulated over $20,000 via more than 200 individual donations in just two days.
Donations have come from all over the local hockey community, with Whitestown Youth Hockey, New Hartford Youth Hockey, Oneida County Hockey Club, Mohawk Valley Jugglers Varsity Ice Hockey, Hamilton College Men’s Ice Hockey, and more, joining the effort on social media to spread the word about fundraising efforts.
Plans to raise funds in other ways, including “Win Each Battle” wristbands, benefit hockey games in the coming winter and more, are also in the works.
To make a donation, visit the GoFundMe Page here.
According to those close with the Mosher family, Gavin is responding well to early treatment efforts and remaining in high spirits despite his battle.
NEWSChannel 2 has been in contact with Gavin’s family directly as well, and will continue to provide updates on this developing story.