UPDATED: Fundraiser for Recent Medford High Graduate Battling Cancer Friday

UPDATE, 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21

Friday's fundraiser is sold out, but you can still help by sending a donation here:

East Cambridge Savings Bank
C/O Barbara Cirelli Benefit Fund for Matthew Cirelli
105 Broadway
Arlington, MA 02174

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A fundraiser for Matthew “Swirls” Cirelli, a 2012 Medford High graduate battling cancer, will be held from 7-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the American Legion, 321 Winthrop St.

Cirelli was first diagnosed with cancer, specifically soft-tissue sarcoma, during his senior year of high school, according to a past event posting. After many treatments, the cancer, Ewing’s sarcoma, returned in June 2013. Cirelli, who was captain of Medford High’s cross country team, had surgery to remove the new tumor in August.

Cirelli has a brother, Jared, who is currently a junior at the high school.

The fundraiser will have raffles, a DJ, light fare and a cash bar. It’s $25 for adults, $15 for students.

Tickets are only available by contacting:

• Donna Sullivan at 781-395-2565
• Julie Andrew at 781-393-5525
• Karen Donahue at 781-393-0553
• Kelly Allen at 617-285-2695

If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute, send donations to:

East Cambridge Savings Bank
C/O Barbara Cirelli Benefit Fund for Matthew Cirelli
105 Broadway
Arlington, MA 02174