Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Anthony’s family. Anthony was a polite, charming and wonderful boy who brought love and happiness to his family. He enjoyed being in 6th grade and hanging out with his family and friends.
Anthony began had a pain in his shoulder, and began getting sick with fevers during the summer of 2014. Doctors first believed he had a fracture on his shoulder but he was then sent to a specialist and it was determined that Anthony had Hepatocellular Carcinoma, liver cancer, and it had metastasized to his shoulder bone. For three months Anthony received chemotherapy and radiation at UCSF but his cancer was non-responsive to the treatment. It was found that Anthony was Alpha-1 Deficient and there was no treatment available to cure his cancer.
Anthony was able to go home on hospice care where he passed away surrounded by family. Today we remember this kind hearted boy.

photography by Brittany Wilbur