Former Eastern Regional High School Football Player Dylan Geller, 20, Passed Away, And His Mother Dawn Gave A Heartwarming Tribute
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Published May 15, 2026
Former Eastern Regional High School Football Player Dylan Geller, 20, Passed Away, And His Mother Dawn Gave A Heartwarming Tribute
May he rest in peace!
July 29, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on July 29, 2026
Voorhees Township, New Jersey, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Dylan Geller, a beloved young man whose light touched many lives.
A former football player at Eastern Regional High School, Dylan was not only known for his athleticism, but more importantly, for his kind heart and deep commitment to helping others, even while quietly battling his own challenges with epilepsy.
At just 20 years old, Dylan’s life was tragically cut short.
Community Mourns The Beloved Soul
His passing has left an enormous void in the hearts of his family, friends, teammates, and the entire community.
Yet, those who knew him are determined not to let his legacy fade.
One close friend,
“He was a bright personality who just wanted to help people. Even though he struggled with epilepsy, Dylan never let that define him. He was the best kid, taken way too soon. But we’re going to make sure his life continues to impact others.”
Dylan’s mother, Dawn Renee Jaffee Geller, shared a moving tribute to her son, capturing both the pain and the love that defined their bond:
“Life will never be the same. Thank you for teaching us about genuine kindness. We are mad that we only got 20 years to love your physical presence. Fly high, Dylan Geller. Love, Mommy.”
A former teacher, who had the honor of teaching Dylan and his brothers, remembered him as a student wise beyond his years.
She said,
“Even in first grade, Dylan stood out. He had a quiet kindness, deep compassion, and an ability to make every space he entered feel warmer and safer. He made my classroom a better place, not just for me, but for every student around him.”
Dylan had been pursuing a degree to become a special education teacher, a path that reflected his selfless nature and his desire to uplift those with special needs.
A GoFundMe Has Been Organized By The Family
To carry on that mission, Dylan’s younger brother, Chase Geller, has launched a nonprofit called “Do It Like Dylan.”
The organization seeks to create scholarships and opportunities for disabled and underprivileged youth, exactly the kind of impact Dylan had dreamed of making in life.
Chase wrote on the GoFundMe page,
“Despite Dylan’s setbacks with epilepsy, he never let it prevent him from living the life he wanted. He dedicated a huge part of his life to helping children with special needs. Through this nonprofit, I want to give back just how Dylan would want us to. It would mean the world to my family and me.”
The campaign has already raised over $31,000 toward its $35,000 goal, a powerful testament to the love and support Dylan inspired in others.
Family friends and community members continue to express their grief and admiration online, calling for love, healing, and continued acts of kindness in Dylan’s honor.
One family friend wrote,
“If you knew Dylan Geller, you loved him. He was always smiling, remarkably kind, and an extraordinary soul. May his spirit of helping others live on through all of us.”
Dylan Geller may be gone far too soon, but his legacy will continue to change lives through every scholarship granted.
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