5/17/13 - A fundraising event for a Howell man diagnosed with cancer will take place next week with the help of two local restaurants. Matt Costello of Howell found out in October that he had cancer near the base of his tongue despite never having been a tobacco user. He underwent a 20-hour surgery in November followed by chemotherapy and radiation. The cancer has now spread to his lungs and tests are being performed around the country to determine the best treatments for him. Starting in February, the Costello family has been receiving support from fundraising events organized by family, friends, churches, and coworkers to help pay for Mattâs medical bills. His wife Tylene tells WHMI that the latest fundraiser was organized by one of Mattâs coworkers. It will take place on May 21st, when Sparkyâs Bar and Grill in Highland and the Burger Joint in Milford will donate 10% of all sales to the fund that has been set up for the family. Sparkyâs will run the promotion from 11am to 11pm, and the Burger Joint will offer it from 11am to 9pm. Tylene says her family is overwhelmed by the amount of community support they have received, with more than $10,000 having been raised for their medical bills so far. (TD)
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