John Galas has spent most of his life around soccer. At an early age, he developed a deep passion for the sport and embraced the competitive spirit inherent in it. This mindset
proved invaluable when he faced his toughest opponent yet: cancer.
While playing in college he realized pursuing the sport professionally may not be an option, so he transitioned into coaching. John has now spent over 25 years leading teams through the highs of wins and lows of losses on the pitch. At an early age, he developed a deep passion for soccer and embraced the competitive spirit inherent in the sport, a mindset that proved invaluable when he faced his toughest opponent yet: cancer. Not only was it cancer, but a rare form that develops from the connective tissues that hold together the human body, called Sarcoma. While rare, there are over 100 different Sarcoma subtypes with approximately 17,000 new diagnoses each year in the United States alone. John was diagnosed with Sarcoma in October of 2023, and confronted this challenge with the same determination he displayed as both player and coach. Despite the uncertainty that loomed ahead, he remained determined to end this fight with only one outcome: a victory. Reflecting on his Sarcoma journey, John acknowledged the gravity of his diagnosis, recognizing it as one of the most difficult moments of his life. Yet, armed with unwavering support from family and friends, and a relentless fighting spirit, he embarked on a courageous battle against cancer.
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