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Long before the world started watching Gio Reyna represent the United States on soccer's biggest stage, a bigger story shaped his family.

When Gio was nine years old, the Reynas endured an unimaginable loss: the death of his older brother, Jack, from a glioblastoma brain tumor at just 13 years old. His memory has remained a source of strength and inspiration for Gio. Read more about Jack's story and his legacy from Gio's own words.

In 2020, Gio Reyna wrote about his older brother, Jack, who passed away from brain cancer: “Losing your older brother when you are nine years old changes the way you view life. You learn not to take anything, or anyone, for granted. The next few years after Jack’s death were very difficult for the whole family. Personally, I just felt lost.

Sports became my getaway.

It was important for me to just enjoy whatever I was doing. I had played lacrosse. Now I was playing tennis, a bit of Wiffle ball and a lot of basketball. Playing different sports helped me become a better soccer player. Basketball, for example, improved my footwork and athleticism. And anyway, I don’t think it would have been healthy to focus just on soccer. Actually, I would say that to all kids and parents: Just enjoy different sports until you are 13 or 14, then you can pick one. There is no need to get too intense too early. I think a lot of parents in America are a bit hard-core. I’m definitely glad that my dad never put any pressure on me. He was always there as a dad first. Soccer always came second.

My goal was to turn pro, of course. I’d watch the big games and the big players through the generations: First Messi and Cristiano, then down to Neymar, then De Bruyne, Sterling, then Mbappé. I wanted to play in World Cups and Champions League finals. Being like these guys was always my dream.”

📸: Aitor Alcalde Colomer

Read the full story: playerstribu.ne/Reyna

June is Cancer Survivorship Month. For us, it’s a time to celebrate the strength and resilience of kids who’ve faced cancer – as well as call attention to the lifelong and life-altering challenges that can continue long after treatment ends.

For childhood cancer survivors, beating cancer is just the beginning. Up to 80% of kids’ cancer survivors will face lifelong risks including secondary cancers, severe physical and cognitive challenges, heart disease, infertility, and many other serious late effects.

That's why investing in better, less toxic treatments and is so important. Kids, teens, and young adults with cancer deserve more than survival—they deserve the opportunity to live a long, healthy, and thriving life.

The second annual Jack Paul Pickle Open is just FIVE days away!

Don’t miss your chance to serve up a difference against childhood cancer – This Saturday, June 20th, 8am-11am at Mile Hi City Pickleball Club

Register now for Singles and Doubles at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/4445976455659321