When James Gould graduated Chaminade High School in June, he had aspirations of becoming a pediatric oncologist; so much so that he planned to attend the College of the Holy Cross with the drive to get into their medical program. That dream was put on hold July 1, when he was diagnosed with secondary AML leukemia, his second health bout in 16 months.

Gould had beat Hodgkins lymphoma after being diagnosed in January 2014, a little more then a month before his 17th birthday, according to a GoFundMe page started to help with financial difficulties. With a $100,000 goal, the page has garnered $33,155 as of Wednesday.

“I want to thank everyone who has generously donated to help my son James in his battle with cancer,” his father, Jim said on the GoFundMe page. He has taken a work-leave to be by his son as he goes through treatment.

The GoFundMe page was created to help fund a bone marrow transplant once James goes into remission. The page’s creator and family friend Rob Lyman, is encouraged by the donations from family, friends and even strangers.

To donate to James Gould’s gofundme page, click here.

“I truly thank everyone who has taken the time to donate,” Lyman said on the website. “Jimmy has taken a leave from work to be at his son’s side. Please love your kids. “We never know what tomorrow brings.”

Gould’s Hodgkins fight while successful, was difficult. Even though Hodgkins is one of the more curable cancers, he still had numerous rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, yet only missed 20 days of school. He maintained a 97 average and was ranked 20th in his class two months ago.

“James immediately began treatment and never once complained,” his father said.

According to Jim, the leukemia was caused by James’ treatment for Hodgkins, a problem that only occurs in 1 to 2 percent of patients. He had his first leukemia treatment on July 3.

“My son has lost almost 30 pounds since July 3 after developing a tooth infection, dry socket after tooth surgery, high fever, seven red blood cell transfusions and multiple platelet transfusions. He has a virus that they think might be shingles.”

The 17-year-old will undergo a bone marrow transplant in a few weeks, followed by 60-100 days in an isolation room, his father said.

“I will sell my house to save my son and pray to God every night to please spare my son and take me,” Jim said. “He has so much to offer this world.”