In March 2022, Jon Trasamar from Minnesota, USA, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma just two months after marrying his wife, Allie Haen. The young couple’s lives were instantly overshadowed.
Trasama, a professional golfer, had been fighting to make it to the PGA Tour before he was diagnosed with cancer. After learning that he had cancer, he did not give up on his dream, but continued to train hard in hopes of an early recovery and a return to the game.
Trasama’s perseverance and determination touched the lives of many, including his close friend, South African professional golfer Erik Van Rooyen, who dedicated the trophy to Trasama after Trasama won the February 2023 World Tour Championship in Mexico.
However, Trasama’s condition deteriorated dramatically and on November 2, 2023, at the age of 33, he left this world forever.
Trasama’s death sent shockwaves through the global golfing community. Many players and fans expressed their condolences and respect for him.
Trasama’s life was short and full of legends. He used his story to tell us not to give up our dreams even in the face of the threat of illness.