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Anthony's Avengers Hosting 'Superhero Saturday Pancake Breakfast'

By Howard Ludwig | March 7, 2016 5:41am | Updated on April 1, 2016 10:45am
 Anthony Pappalas, 6, of Mount Greenwood was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer on July 24. A
Anthony Pappalas, 6, of Mount Greenwood was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer on July 24. A "Superhero Saturday Pancake Breakfast" will be held from 9 a.m.-noon April 2 to raise money for the medical expenses of the boy from Mount Greenwood.
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MOUNT GREENWOOD — The fundraising group known as Anthony's Avengers will host a "Superhero Saturday Pancake Breakfast" from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Mount Greenwood Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The free breakfast at 10901 S. Trumbull Ave. is organized by the neighbors of 6-year-old Anthony Pappalas. The little boy with the infectious smile was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor on July 24.

Donations made at the breakfast will pay for medical bills that exceed what the insurance company will cover, living expenses and costs associated with experiences Anthony would like to have during his fight.

Anthony is battling a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG. This rare and aggressive brain tumor affects children between ages 5-7. Only 300 children are diagnosed each year with the condition in all of North America and Europe.

Upon hearing the news, friends and family hung gray ribbons for brain cancer awareness on trees and street poles along Anthony's block. These were later paired them with orange ribbons — Anthony's favorite color.

The ribbons now blanket Mount Greenwood as a show of support to the middle child of three boys as he battles cancer. The support group takes its name from Anthony's favorite Marvel superheroes. Iron Man is his favorite member of the team.

For those unable to attend the breakfast, donations to the family can also be made through the Crowdrise page set up for Anthony's Avengers.

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