Ario's Story
It all started in 2010
In 2010 Ario was diagnosed with Ependymoma which is a rare tumor of the brain or spinal cord. Since then he has been treated 3 times, under the amazing care of the MGH for Children's Pediatric Oncology Department.
About Team Ario
A year after Ario was diagnosed and treated for his tumor, he rode with his father in the Granite State Quest charity bike ride to raise funds for the MGH Hematology/Oncology department as a first step to find a cure for pediatric cancer. To date, with various activities, Team Ario has raised more than $350K. Team Ario and its members participate in the Boston Marathon, Granite State Quest Ride, and also swim laps in the annual Swim Across America event. Please contact us if you like to join us.
Ario is a recepient of the MGH 100
Every year MGH receives a list of hundreds of candidates to be rewarded the MGH 100 recognition, which is awarded to those who have contributed to the fight against cancer. In 2011 Ario was awarded and recognized, as he became the first child patient mentor to other young cancer patients, teaching them how to cope with radiation therapy with the need of sedation. With this, Ario started a trend that has seen over 70 other young patients follow his path in becoming mentor to other children.