Xavier, described as an accomplished athlete eager to return to breaking track records, has shown remarkable resilience

The Venice community is uniting to support a beloved local teacher, Dave Christensen, whose 15-year-old son, Xavier, was recently diagnosed with cancer, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched to aid the family.

Christensen, a music director at Saint Mark School, has been a dedicated educator, bringing music to the community for years. His son, a talented track-and-field athlete, now faces a challenging fight against cancer, a diagnosis that has shocked the family and those around them.

“This has been a complete shock for this wonderful family, and we know everyone in this community wants to do everything we can to rally around the Christensen family during this di

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