Brian Mammen, who is currently a South Hills High School senior, was diagnosed with bone cancer when he was 15 years old. He has recently suffered a relapse and the cancer has spread. He is not doing well. Brian is a young man with dreams -- things he would like to do before he loses his battle with the disease. Helping Heroes Productions has been contacting the media and community friends in the hopes that someone can help make his ultimate dream of playing guitar with Van Halen's Michael Anthony a reality. On June 11, the St. John Lutheran Church of Covina will be hosting a fundraiser to help the Mammen family with expenses related to Brian's cancer and to make a few dreams come true for a terminally ill young man.
"Statistics are frankly not good for Brian, however, we will not speculate on the future nor exclude the divine power of God to heal him," said Pastor Patrick Curley. "We are however doing our part in helping to raise funds for Brian and his family and we are hoping the public will join us for this time to not celebrate the disease but celebrate Brian's contributions to society and our community," said Curley.
If you live in the Covina, California area, or knows someone who does, and would like to help the St. John Family Assistance Fund for Brian, you can call (626) 332-3142 for information about tickets and donations to the fundraiser. If you know Michael Anthony -- you know what to do -- pick up the phone and call the guy and let him know about Brian.
