Nonnewaug football fundraiser supports teammate Jonathan Cheung battling leukemia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Nonnewaug football will host a fundraiser on Friday night to support teammate Jonathan Cheung, recently diagnosed with leukemia. The event occurs during a home game against Naugatuck, starting at 7 p.m. Cheung's illness came just two days after his Senior Night game, and the community aims to raise funds to assist his family with medical expenses. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange to show support, highlighting the team spirit beyond football.
- •Jonathan Cheung diagnosed with leukemia following Senior Night game.
- •Fundraiser scheduled during Friday's game against Naugatuck at 7 p.m.
- •All proceeds will assist the Cheung family with medical costs.
- •Nonnewaug community encourages attendees to wear orange for support.
- •Cheung was a key player in Nonnewaug's 10-0 season.
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We fight': Nonnewaug football to rally around teammate battling cancer with Friday fundraiser
"Cheung once raised money to fight blood cancers. Now his teammates are raising funds for him.
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