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Somerset 17-year-old loses battle with cancer on day of fundraiser, here is how you can help
A Somerset teen has lost his battle with cancer.
According to family, it all began when 17-year-old Zach Deane wasn’t feeling well. After initial treatment with antibiotics failed, additional bloodwork was completed by his doctor. The results were alarming, and their doctor referred him to RI Hasbro Children’s Hospital immediately. At Hasbro Children’s Hospital further tests revealed the unthinkable: Zach had a rare and aggressive form of cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma. The cancer started with a mass on his prostate and had spread to his bones, lungs, and spine, leading to the stage four diagnosis.
Zach loved soccer and his teammates held a car wash to raise funds on Saturday.
Somerset Public Schools announced Saturday night that Zach passed away.
Counseling staff will be available at the high school on Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for students wishing to come together or seek counseling.
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been organized by a family member to aid the family with what lies ahead.
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August 11, 2024 at 6:58 am
This is so sad. Wondering this is the second children from Somerset this week that has died from cancer. What is happening?
Anonymous
August 11, 2024 at 9:39 am
If you are referring to the article about Selina… she passed away in 2018. The article was about their bowling fundraiser in her honor.
Anonymous
August 11, 2024 at 9:54 am
These are not the only children from Somerset there are more blame it on the Brayton Point Power plants!!!
Mark Feilhauer
August 11, 2024 at 5:21 pm
Is this really the time or the place for such a comment. Prayers for the family
Anon
August 11, 2024 at 7:10 pm
This is the most insensitive comment. Get bent
Jake Perry
August 11, 2024 at 7:29 am
Gone too soon. Rest in peace young man.
Ed Pacheco
August 11, 2024 at 2:49 pm
As a parent that has lost a child to cancer I want to give my condolences to all this young man’s family . There is nothing worse than losing your child. God bless. 🙏🏻
Judy Ferreira
August 11, 2024 at 6:23 pm
Mycondolences to all the family this so sad such young man cacer is terrible
Elizabeth Sessler
August 11, 2024 at 7:09 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and always be in your heart.
Deborah M White
August 12, 2024 at 3:23 pm
Sincere Condolences to all his family & his friends. Zach was to young & had a fight in him for so long. Thoughts & Prayers for all who knew him. Zach shall live on in the Hearts of All Those Blessed to have known him. May Zach R.I.P. as he flys high with all his Angel Friends.