Sepeda familyThe GoFundMe page for Jesse Sepeda, established Friday, has already raised more than $5,500 of its ultimate goal of $75,000 for the Sepeda family in the first day of its existence.
The fund is intended to "bring some relief and comfort to Alex and his family, contributing to Jesse's fight against cancer," according to the family's GoFundMe page. "The funds would be used for expenses such as out of pocket expenses for multiple prescriptions and medical bills, and daily expenses for radiation and chemotherapy treatments as well as the necessary transportation."
The GoFundMe page reports that Jesse Sepeda had been complaining of difficulty swallowing. While thinking it was a reflux issue, he followed up with his family doctor, which prescribed medication. After a second visit, the elder Sepeda mentioned pain in his left calf. The day before Thanksgiving, the doctor sent him for an ultrasound which revealed a blood clot. He was immediately treated him with blood thinners. When the pain did not subside, Jesse Sepeda was hospitalized. An endoscopy revealed a mass at the base of his esophagus; a biopsy indicated it was positive for esophageal cancer. Since then, a CAT scan revealed the cancer had spread into his liver, lungs and lymph nodes (Stage IV Metastasis esophageal cancer), which is inoperable and incurable. Jesse Sepeda is now undoing aggressive chemotherapy.
In addition to the GoFundMe page, a "Jesse's Support Page" has been established on Facebook, featuring a photo of a number of Ohio State wrestlers -- including Kyle Snyder -- posing with a framed, signed team photo wishing Jesse Sepeda well.
In his first year as a Buckeye, Alex Sepeda wrestled in 12 matches during the 2015-16 season. Prior to that, Sepeda wrestled at Marysville High School just northwest of Columbus, where, as a senior, he was a OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) Division I state wrestling championships runner-up at 160 pounds.
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