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Michael Giampa Family Benefit

Michael Giampa, age 45, was recently diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme Stage 4 Terminal Brain Cancer. Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It’s the same disease that recently took the life of Senator Ted Kennedy.

As many have suffered lately in this down turned economic season , Mike’s company of 12 years went out of business 6 months ago after the death of one of the owners and ever since, work has been scarce.

The Christmas 2010 diagnosis has presented an unanticipated sorrow that few could have ever prepared for. While undergoing intense treatment, healthy diet and vigorous exercise, Mike still needs to shoulder the responsibilities to support his wife Ulla and his three children, ages 6, 8, and 12. Mike’s wife Ulla has a chronic illness that leaves her unable to work or get out of bed many days. Michael is a graduate of Palatine High School and Memphis State University . He is also well known in the musical community. Michael loves God and somehow sees this situation as a blessing. He is an active member in his church Harvest Bible Chapel in Gurnee.

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There will be a benefit for Michael at Durty Nellie’s in Palatine , on Sunday April 10, from 3 to 7 pm .

There will be a silent auction, raffles and live music. ALL proceeds will go directly to Michael’s care and family trust fund.

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