Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our beloved Aiden Thompson’s passing on September 11, 2025, at the age of 19. Aiden, a radiant soul who faced cancer with extraordinary courage, touched the lives of everyone around him with his unwavering spirit, love for basketball, and dream of graduating high school with his friends—a dream he achieved in a special ceremony at Warren County High School in March 2024. His resilience inspired us all, and though he is no longer with us, his legacy of hope, determination, and love endures.

We are immensely grateful for the outpouring of support through this GoFundMe campaign over the past year. Your donations, prayers, and messages lifted Aiden and his family—Tom, Betty, and siblings Seira and Darick—through countless challenges, from medical treatments to the grueling travel between Virginia and Pennsylvania for specialized care. Your generosity gave Aiden strength to fight and allowed his family to focus on cherishing every moment with him.

As we mourn Aiden’s loss, we are reminded of the immense financial and emotional toll his battle with cancer has taken on his family. The costs of his treatments, travel, and living expenses over the past year, combined with funeral expenses and ongoing needs, have left a significant burden. Now, more than ever, we ask for your continued support to help Tom, Betty, and their family navigate this painful time and the expenses still to come.

Our updated goal is to raise additional funds to:

Cover outstanding medical and travel expenses from Aiden’s treatment journey.

Support funeral and memorial costs, ensuring Aiden’s memory is honored with the dignity he deserves.

Provide financial relief for the family as they grieve and rebuild, giving them space to heal without the weight of financial stress.

Aiden’s story is one of courage, community, and love. He dreamed of playing basketball with his friends and graduating high school, and he achieved so much despite the odds. Let’s keep his spirit alive by rallying together once more. Here’s how you can help:

Donate: Every contribution, no matter the size, will ease the financial strain on Aiden’s family and honor his memory.

Share this campaign: Spread Aiden’s story far and wide through social media, emails, or word of mouth. Use #AidenStrong to inspire others to join this cause.

Send messages of love: Your words of comfort and memories of Aiden mean the world to his family. Share them here or directly with Tom and Betty.

Consider a memorial tribute: If you’d like to organize a basketball game, fundraiser, or event in Aiden’s honor, please reach out—we’d love to support your efforts.

Aiden’s light continues to shine through all of us. By keeping this campaign alive, we can ensure his family feels the same love and support that carried them through his fight. Thank you for standing with us, for remembering Aiden, and for showing that our community’s compassion knows no bounds.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Bill Thompson

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to this campaign to support their ongoing needs. For those whom attended Aiden’s services, thank you, Note: visitation was held on September 19, 2025, and the funeral took place on September 20, 2025, at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, VA.