Community supports Volcano Vista athlete battling cancer

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – As high school football playoffs kick off later this week, Volcano Vista is playing for more than just a championship. They’re playing for one of their own.

About three weeks ago, Jay Atler, a junior wide receiver on the team, was diagnosed with leukemia.

His mom, Amber Atler, took Jay to urgent care after he wasn’t feeling well and was struggling to breathe…

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