TAMPA — Weston Hermann was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of seven. His battle against the disease is nothing short of remarkable. He’s had two brain surgeries, and the amount of time spent in chemotherapy treatments adds up to almost two and a half years. Weston, now 15, is a four-time brain cancer survivor.
A lifelong Tampa Bay Lightning fan, Weston had the opportunity to practice with the team and tour the locker room. He also got to drop the ceremonial first puck before the Bolts game against Anaheim on April 14.
“Words can’t describe it, so much fun,” Weston beamed. “With everyone on their feet, just cheering, the whole community helping me go through everything. Which, thankfully, in remission now, so, doing good.”
Weston’s not letting cancer affect his hockey game. He led all freshman in goals while skating for the Manatee Admirals in the Lightning High School Hockey League.
“Definitely just stay determined. Focus on a goal. Go to that goal,” Hermann said. “Being able to still play, going through everything. The fact that I was still on the ice, going through that. Makes me proud that I stuck with it and helps me where I am today.”
Source: Cancer survivor and local hockey player continues to inspire