Glen Cove High School Stands By Classmate Battling Osteosarcoma

Glen Cove, N.Y. — Glen Cove High School recently held its charity talent show sponsored by the high school’s National Honor Society and music department. This annual event raises funds for a local charity organization or family each year. Due to the pandemic, this year the talent show was live streamed on GCTV, the high school’s student run television network, for all community members to view.

This year’s fundraising efforts were dedicated to student Ryan Aguilar, grade 11, who has been battling a rare form of cancer, called Osteosarcoma. Through two fundraising efforts, the talent show, and another fundraiser initiated by Dana Spagholetti, one of Ryan’s teachers, Glen Cove High School was able to raise approximately $4,000 for Ryan and his family.

A variety of acts were encouraged, including singing, playing musical instruments, dancing, performing magic tricks, stand-up comedy, juggling and more. Additionally, the Glen Cove High School JV football team, of which Ryan’s brother Jaden is a team member, dedicated one of their games to Ryan that took place on his 17th birthday and presented Ryan with multiple gifts to show him their support.

The Glen Cove City School District wishes Ryan a speedy recovery and is keeping him in their thoughts and prayers. If you would like to donate to Ryan and his family to help ease the financial burden of Ryan’s medical treatment and other expenses, please visit https://gofund.me/8e1f4707.

For more information about the Glen Cove City School District, please visit the District’s website at www.glencoveschools.org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/glencovecityschooldistrict.