GIO HOSTS BENEFIT NOV. 14 FOR 6-YEAR-OLD CANCER PATIENT AIDAN INMAN; BABY SISTER MAY OFFER “MIRACLE” CURE

November 10, 2009 (La Mesa) – Six-year-old Aidan Inman was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma on July 15th. The next day, his baby sister, Madison, was born. “Madison’s birth offered Aidan a miracle in that her stem cells were harvested from her umbilical cord. Her cord cells may be needed at some point in his treatment,” Aidan’s mother, Jen Inman, wrote on a blog dedicated to her son.

Fortunately, Aidan is responding well to treatment, which includes chemotherapy, surgery, radiation and a bone marrow transplant. But the family needs help to cover the high costs of saving Aidan’s life. So Gio Bistro & Wine Bar, owned by family friends, invites you to a benefit on November 14 at 6 p.m. The event will feature entertainment including live music, a silent auction, appetizers, and a raffle.

Prior to becoming ill, Aidan was an active boy who enjoyed skateboarding, surfing, fishing, snowboarding, bike riding, football, and other sports. His parents, Ryan and Jen, are optimistic that Aidan will ultimately make a full recovery.

“By this time next year,” his mother said, “we are looking forward to seeing Aidan off the home/hospital school program and entering second grade, his body free and clear of the disease forever.”’

Tickets cost $25 in advance, or $30 at the door.  For ticket information and to RSVP, contact allforaidan@gmail.com or call (858)692-5766.  Make checks payable to TVPHP and mention Aidan Inman; mail checks to Heidi Spicer, 4420 Pomona Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942.

Gio Bistro & Wine Bar is located at 8384 La Mesa Blvd. in the La Mesa downtown village

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For additional information on Aidan, visit http://www.caringbridge.or/visit/aidaninman/ or http://www.tvphp.org.