Meet Anthony! Born and raised in Charlotte, Anthony comes from a rich multicultural background with roots in Argentina and El Salvador. He loves hanging out with his best friends and playing video games like FIFA and NCAA Basketball, where his passion for sports truly shines.
His life took an unexpected turn during his junior year of high school when he fell ill amidst a family emergency in El Salvador. What started as headaches, severe nausea, and swelling in his foot led to a leukemia diagnosis. Anthony was rushed back to the U.S., receiving initial treatment in Dallas before continuing chemotherapy in Charlotte with Novant Health. By December 2023, his symptoms worsened, leading to intense treatment at Atrium, including spinal taps, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. In May 2024, Anthony underwent a bone marrow transplant, then made a remarkable recovery and proudly rang the bell in June!
Rebuilding his strength, Anthony went from a walker to a cane and now only uses AFO braces. He has shown remarkable resilience, battling not just physical illness but mental health struggles, including anxiety and moments of deep doubt. Anthony even recently started driving and resumed school at Central Piedmont Community College, where he’s working toward an Associate’s Degree studying international business.
His love for sports has remained a constant fueling his drive to keep moving forward. Basketball has played a big role in Anthony’s life, especially his admiration for Charlotte Hornets star. LaMelo Ball. Anthony has followed LaMelo, dating back to their family’s reality show and watches all of his highlights on YouTube. Anthony’s dream day would be to hang out with Lamelo Ball, play video games with him and check out his cars!



