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Author Lindsey Micheletti,

Imagine, being a youth athlete going in to the doctor for a concussion test. Then, discovering you actually had a golf-ball sized tumor in your brain resulting in cancer.

This is what happened to junior hockey player Zach Kraft, a 1993 USHL draft pick. After taking a hard hit to the head in a game playing for the Wisconsin Wilderness, where he served as the team captain, Zach had complained about terrible headaches. What he had anticipated to be a concussion going into the doctor resulted in an abnormality in his brain. He was sent to a hospital in Duluth for further testing where he was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer.

Zach has always been a leader and role model for those around him. He helped lead Fargo North High School to the North Dakota State Hockey Championship just 2 years ago. He scored the game winning goal to win the State Tournament for the first time in 26 years for Fargo North.

Zach’s positive and strong-willed attitude is what is pushing him to fight through this hard time.

To help Zach and his family we have created shirts with a design made by Zach himself. We hope to help with medical funds and travel expenses, as well as creating a large support group throughout the hockey community.

You can also help support Zach by donating to go-fund-me.com/zachkraft or to any Bell State Bank and donate in care of the Zach Kraft Benefit Fund.

Quotes about Zach:

Rob Aasand - North Head Coach: “His mindset is unbreakable. He's a positive kid; he's the most positive kid I've ever met. This news doesn't faze him; he cares about accomplishing the next goal in his life. Nothing is going to stop him. He said to me and to his family and to everybody 'We will get through this.' It's just another step in life.”

Assistant Captain Justin Gregory: “It’s a situation nobody would wish upon their worst enemy – and it’s knocking on Krafty’s door. Even if he were to think he doesn’t have a big family, he has 21 brothers supporting him every step of the way. If there is anyone who can beat this, it’s Zack.”

Assistant Captain Sawyer Jacobson:“It’s something that really took us by surprise. It’s amazing how a concussion can be the reason they found this – so in a way it’s a blessing in disguise. He’s one of the hardest workers I have ever met, and one hell of a fighter. He’s got a whole team behind him. Zach is the one player we all know can beat this.”

Sources: 

http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/93721/

http://thejuniorhockeynews.com/?p=23173

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