About me: On March 6, 2008 we lost our dear friend Tony Carbone. He passed away in his sleep without any pain or struggle after being on hospice in his home for 5 weeks.
Thank you all so much for your support in coming to the two benefit concerts and the silent auction and raffle. Literally hundreds of people showed up to these events, making them a huge success.
There will be a Service for him on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 2:00 PM. Immanuel Community Center 3215 E. 3rd Street ~ Long Beach ~ CA ~ 90814 In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Melanoma Foundation AMF 12395 El Camino Real, Suite 117 San Diego, CA 92130 or donations can be made online at www. melanomafoundation
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PARKING AT THE SERVICE IS GOING TO BE CRAZY!!!!!!!CARPOOL OR RIDE A BIKE!!!THAT IS WHAT TONY WOULD DO!!!!!!!!
Again, thank you all for your incredible outpour of support. Tony's family and Sinnamon are so touched by the incredible friends Tony has. It's a testimate to the amazing one of a kind person that he was.
Who I'd like to meet: Tony Carbone is a 34-year old elementary teacher for the Long Beach Unified School District. Two years ago, Tony was diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma (the most aggressive and life threatening form of skin cancer), which spread to his brain. Tony is an amazing fighter. He was first diagnosed with melanoma in December of 2005. Since that time his disease has spread to his brain four different times. He has endured six different brain surgeries, whole brain radiation, and chemotherapy. We almost lost him on Christmas night last year, but he pulled through. As a result of recurrent brain tumors, Tony has been left with paralysis in his left leg and loss of vision on his right side. There has been tremendous financial strain on Tony and his wife as a result of his illness. His response to treatment has been successful thus far and his doctors have recommended a drug called Avastin to supplement his intensive treatment. Research indicates that Avastin is very successful in treating melanoma. However, his insurance company, Blue Shield, has denied coverage for the drug, calling it “experimental”. Tony and Sinnamon have appealed this by sending literature about the use of Avastin with melanoma patients and receipts from five other major insurance companies that have covered Avastin for melanoma patients. The School District reviewed the information and concluded that while there is sufficient evidence that this medication can be considered effective for the treatment of melanoma, they do not approve it for this particular case. Now, Tony and his wife have nowhere to turn. Tony’s Avastin cycle, recommended by his doctor, will cost $30K. Tony’s family and friends are organizing a fundraiser to help pay for the cost.
If you or someone you know want to make a money donation, send to:
Harva Carbone
9751 La Zapatilla Cir.
Fountain Valley Ca, 92708
(714) 514-4980
If you or someone wants to make a donation for the raffle:
please send a message to Daiquiri at this myspace profile
The Tony Carbone Memorial Page's Friend Space (Top 11)
Been thinking about you all week, but especially today. I'm going to look at some old pictures and make sure I call some friends. I'm also definitely going to hug all my loved ones super tight. All in honor of you...miss you Tony.
Been thinking about you these past few weeks dear. Miss you painfully. Can't take your cell phone number out of my phone, isn't that just silliness? I know you are laughing from Heaven at my sentimentality. XO
You would be horrified by all the gross, "bandaided", mole-skinned feet NYC has to offer in the summer. Aint no pedicure gonna make those feet pretty! Miss you though!
some time has passed since your passing.... in reflecting back on the memorial; it was perfect! it was just nice to be able to cry and laugh with everyone else.
hey Ms. Carbone, i am so terribly sorry for your loss. i hope you are doing alright. :) we've missed you a lot in class and we're glad you're coming back, although we wish it wasn't under these circumstances. ♥
Hands down one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. Ever time I ever got to hang out with him he radiated pure joy. My thoughts are with all of his family and close friends.
My deepest condolences. I just lost my mother in law last night, so I really feel for you guys. I never met Tony, but enjoyed his music with Bikeride very much, and have played it on my community radio show--and will continue to do so.
