Help Honor Blaze and Mason's Legacy

The Wharton Park Disc Golf Course would like to honor the memories of two young men who showed our community what true strength and bravery meant as they battled cancer throughout their short lives.

We feel that these two young men deserve lasting memorials at the disc golf course.

These memorials will be fitting, as both enjoyed outdoor activities, and one (Mason), was an avid disc golfer. We hope that our community can come together to honor these two courageous young men.

Here are their stories.

Blaze Keim passed away on June 24, 2022. He was soon to be turning 15 and had battled leukemia since he was two years old. Over the span of his short lifetime, his leukemia had come back 11 times- each time stronger than the last. But anyone who knew Blaze, knew he never let it dull his shine. While it made him wise beyond his years, somehow he was still able to carry such a pure, young filled soul. Blaze loved spending time with his family. Partaking in outdoor activities and cracking jokes. You could also find him with nerf guns in hand or enjoying video gaming! Blaze knew how to take joy in the small things in life but his smile and personality were always larger than life. His journey on Earth inspired so many people and created a large community for childhood cancer. Even in his last hours, he was still experiencing life by camping for his first time ever. We saw many miracles happen during his journey with cancer and the miracle of all of the moments with him will live on.

William “Mason” Bloom fought a courageous battle against osteosarcoma until Monday, May 23, 2022.

Mason was a 2018 graduate of Kenton High school where he was a member of the football, swim, and tennis teams. Mason also followed in his family’s footsteps in receiving his State FFA degree as a member of the Kenton FFA just like his grandfather, father, and sisters. Mason continued his education at Toledo University pursing elementary education and participating in the Rocket Disc Golf Club until his fight with cancer got in the way. Mason’s role in the community transitioned from athlete to coach with Mason sharing his knowledge with all the youth involved in the Kenton Stingrays swim team, the Hardin County YMCA Sea Dragons swim team, and the Kenton 8th Grade Football Team. Mason also loved the team that was constantly “firing him up”: the Cleveland Browns. He was always willing to talk, watch, or teach football.

Mason’s other passion was disc golf: when Mason wasn’t sleeping, he could be found playing disc golf with his best friends Steven, Connor, Parker, Trent, Alex, and his father, who he lovingly referred to as “Jefferson”; putting into his disc golf basket in the family’s living room; or watching disc golf videos. Mason was well loved by the community around him and greatly appreciated the support provided to both him and his family.

The money that we raise will pay for two custom made benches, that were chosen by the families. Costs include materials, shipping, and placement of concrete slabs.

Each bench will be placed in a specific location, both overlooking the park.

We thank you in advance for your support, and even if you do not contribute,we ask that you please share this out, so that we may reach as many people as possible.

Thank you!

The Wharton Disc Golf Course, and Friends of the Bloom and Keim familes.