FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Funny, loving, resilient, and uplifting are just a few words that KeAaron Jones' teammates used to describe him.

The Franklin County high school sophomore was on his way to playing varsity boys volleyball this season, but a cancerous tumor growing along his spine has slowed him down.

Using one of the things he loves most, his volleyball coach and teammates decided to host a tournament with all proceeds going towards Jones and his family.

TURN ME UP TOURNAMENT:
Franklin County High School
1100 East Main, Frankfort, KY 40601
Saturday, April 18, starts at 9 a.m., games last throughout the day

The tournament features local high school teams:

• Franklin County
• Western Hills
• Oldham County
• Fleming County
• Tates Creek
• Dunbar
• Danville Christian
• Frederick Douglas
• East Jessamine

The entry is free, but donation boxes will be available at the FCHS main and auxiliary gyms, and silent auctions will feature items donated by local businesses and school clubs.

A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family with medical treatments, travel for care, medication and therapies, and more.