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VA Pro Soccer Player Who Lost Mom To Cancer Sees Support From Teammates, Fans
Kalil ElMedkhar might be grieving the loss of his mom to cancer, but he's got a whole team of support.
The 23-year-old Loudoun United FC midfielder, who was raised in the Philadelphia suburbs, lost his mom, 65-year-old Helena Schroyer, after a cancer battle on June 27, as reported by Delaware Online.
In addition to a GoFundMe campaign for the American Cancer Society, launched in Helena's memory by supporters of Loudoun United, proceeds from bids on the team's match against Sacramento Republic on Aug. 19 will go toward fighting cancer.
A Delaware resident with roots in Philadelphia, Helena…
