Anita Rodriguez will talk about her son Eric who had an Optic Glioma diagnosed when he was 15 years old and eventually passed away from Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Anita will also talk about the upcoming Jimmy Fund Walk which will honor Eric's life.

When Eric Rodriguez was 15 years old, he was diagnosed with an Optic Glioma. A few years later, he developed lesions in his mouth which turned into Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a cancer that was found in his head and neck. Eric was able to go into remission for 13 years, but then his cancer returned and he passed away on December 29th of 2021. Eric's mother Anita will talk about the life that Eric led , the impact that he had on others,  and the legacy that he left behind. She will also discuss the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, which is the largest participatory event that the Jimmy Fund sponsors.  This event will take place this Sunday October 2nd and Anita, family members, and friends, will be walking together as members of BEYOND CANCER to raise money in honor and memory of Eric.