Milestone Track Meet to See Graduate Battling Cancer Honored

A milestone track meet for both Windham High School and neighboring Pelham High School will see some big support thrown in the direction of a former classmate diagnosed with cancer.

According to WHS track coach Ryan O'Connor, his kids are expected to wear neon green soccer socks as a sign of support for CJay DiPrima. The event will also be the first duel meet between the two schools.

DiPrima is a WHS graduate and former track athlete who learned on the Friday before Christmas that he had a baseball-sized mass in his chest after getting a CT Scan.

He was later diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma called "grey zone" lymphoma (stage 2).

CJay's father Chuck wrote a heartwarming letter to friends and neighbors on Windham Patch in early February, thanking the community for their support as his son battles the disease.

The lime green color has been used on support bracelets being sold to recognize CJay's fight.

CJay is also expected to be in attendance today. The meet begins at 4 p.m. at Pelham High with the hurdles/dash along with jump/throw events.