'Jedi' Gino's Friend Raising Money for the CureSearch Walk
Will you help "Jedi" Jarrod reach his goal of $500?
Stow student Jarrod Maguire is raising money and awareness for childhood cancer in honor of his friend Gino Altieri who passed away June 24 at the age of 10.
Gino had been battling Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma — an aggressive pediatric cancer that affects soft tissue, since it was first diagnosed on Sept. 14, 2010.
Jarrod said he is raising money with CureSearch, a national non-profit foundation whose mission is to fund and support children's cancer research and provide information and resources to all those affected by children's cancer.
"I have chosen to join CureSearch in their fight for a cure by participating in The CureSearch Walk in memory of my best friend, Jedi Gino," Jarrod says on his CureSearch donation website. "I have set a personal $500 fundraising goal and it would mean a lot to me if you would support my walk in Gino's memory by making a donation to my campaign - there is no gift too big or too small."
As of Sept. 6, Jarrod raised $85.
Click here or print out the .pdf attached to this post to make a donation.
"Please help me honor my best friend with a donation in support of this cause close to our hearts," said Jarrod.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Gino's mother, Gina Altieri, said she is wearing gold in support of her son.
The CureSearch walk in Cleveland is Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. at Wade Oval Park.
Amanda Harnocz
1:34 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
When I wrote this story, Jarrod had $85 — he now has $395. Very cool that Stow is getting involved in his endeavor. This makes me proud of the community ... do you feel the same?
Pete Altieri
1:55 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
Your an inspiration to me my family and all of our friends that knew Gino.. Jarrod or should I say "Jedi Jarrod". I'm very proud of you lil man!! I'm sure Gino is too!! I'll be donating to you here real soon buddy!! You and your family are wonderful people! Cya soon
Pete Altieri
Stephanie M
2:09 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
Go STOW!! Team Jedi Gino is so blessed to be a part of such a caring and supportive community. We all will feel so honored to present our contributions to CureSearch!
C'mon Stow, let's stand up to cancer and show it who's boss!
Jarrod-- the force is strong with this one.
Judy
9:09 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
Way to go Jarrod. Gino would be proud of you. You are one special boy. You were destined to be Ginos best friend and continue the fundraising for Curesearch! I will be walking with you to honor Gino on September 29th. Come on Stow! Don't wait until it affects your family. We need to stand up to cancer and kick its butt!!