RIOT Guitarist Mark Reale - "I Am Very Happy To Inform All Of You That Mike Tirelli's Operation For Stomach Cancer Was A Huge Success"
March 14, 2009, 15 years ago
As previously reported, singer MIKE TIRELLI has been an integral part of the music scene for over 20 years, as part of BURNING STAR, HOLY MOTHER, MESSIAH'S KISS and lately, RIOT. He was recently diagnosed with stomach cancer and has incurred substantial medical bills.
Riot guitar legend Mark Reale has sent BraveWords.com the following update regarding Tirelli's condition:
"I am very happy to inform all of you that Mike Tirelli's operation for stomach cancer was a huge success! After undergoing three months of chemotherapy treatment Mike under went a major surgery of the stomach a few days ago. The doctors where very pleased with the chemotherapy and had caught the disease in time before damage was done to the stomach area thus having not to repair as much as first thought.Mike is now recovering nicely and is in very high spirits, he’s expected to be leaving the hospital in about a week. He would like to thank all of your support and prayers in his recovery and can’t wait to get back on the stage again soon.
Remember if you would like to help Mike's rising medical cost, you can still send your donations to the address below.
Mike Tirelli
c/o Franklin Wayne Music
1 Cedarfield Terrace St. James, NY 11780
Please make all checks payable to Michael Tirelli."
For more info visit Markreale.com.
