Image via Roberto Tobias’ GoFundMeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Astoria teen Roberto Tobias JrGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., a rising senior at Frank McCourt High School, has launched a GoFundMe after losing both parents to COVID-19Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Tobias’ entire family contracted the virus at the beginning of March with Roberto Tobias SrGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. and Loida Tobias unfortunately losing their lives due to complications from COVID-19 in May and June, respectivelyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Despite the immense struggle he faced losing his parents, MrGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Tobias was able to finish his junior year with a 93 overall GPA, as well as the opportunity to work as an assistant at Mount Sinai QueensGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Tobias is also an active member of Student Government and frequently volunteers at his high school to help support his teachersGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Roberto Tobias JrGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. hopes to continue to pursue his passion for medicine and helping others by ultimately attending medical school to become a neurosurgeonGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. For more information on Roberto Tobias’ efforts, please visit his official GoFundMe page hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.