- Last Updated on Monday, 30 November 2015 16:01
In July 2014, Matthew Pastorik, 33, of South Park, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, a life-threatening brain tumor. Husband of Janell and father of two kids, ages 4 and 6, he began chemo and radiation shortly after diagnosis.
Matt completed treatment in September 2015 and on October 2, Matt had a routine CT scan with devastating results. A new tumor had formed in the center of his brain against the spinal ventricle during the short period of time since his treatment had ended. His doctors at UPMC have no further treatments to offer. He was referred to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
Matt and Janell flew to Boston. He was able to enroll in a clinical trial conducted by Dana-Farber, a Phase 2 study for recurrent glioblastomas. He is currently flying to Boston every Monday for this treatment.
Please join us for a spaghetti dinner to benefit this family! ALL proceeds go to directly to the Pastorik family to help with travel costs, medical bills, and living expenses. The dinner is Sunday, December 6 from 12 – 6 p.m. Dine in or take out. Elizabeth VFC Bingo Hall, 101 S. 1st Ave., Elizabeth.
Cost: Adults - $10, kids 5 to 12 - $5, and kids under 4 – free. The dinner includes spaghetti, salad, roll, and a non-alcoholic beverage.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or by contacting Melissa - 412-352-8947, Jamie - 412-654-4058, or Andrea - 412-651-3560 or at the Colonial Beer Distributor, 4986 Library Rd., Bethel Park.
