Leo's Story: A Courageous Teen Meets His Musical Hero

ATLANTA -- We don't normally write news stories in first person but Leo's story almost demands it. I feel the need to share how this came about.

I got an e-mail from an old friend of mine, Jean Murphy. She is a bit of an odds defeater herself, having survived both breast and lung cancer. She also loves music and she heads up the Atlanta chapter of Rock Against Cancer, a non profit group dedicated to providing music therapy to children battling cancer.

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie Johnston on July 16, 2009 at 2:07pm

What an awesome story : )) His dream came true and some!! Donate everyone : ))

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Permalink Reply by Alessandra Hogan on July 26, 2009 at 1:35pm

i almost cried, but i smiled all the way through this.
what an amazing story.

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Permalink Reply by Redefine1024 on July 27, 2009 at 6:30am

What a strong individual ...and hats off to Stevie Wonder's compassion. Best wishes for Leo and his family. Keep donating everyone!

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Permalink Reply by SELENA TAYLOR on July 30, 2009 at 1:27pm

wow..i can barely contain my tears.. knowing what it is like for someone to go through a battle with cancer this story really touched me..i watched it happen to my mom at a very young age... i cant bare to think of all the children out there that battle it as well.. i know it is the smallest things in life that truly heal and bring joy. and i wish more people would realize the impact you can make on other people wether they are sick or well even if its just a once in a life time you meet them..Music and love and energy are a cure to so much we seem to suffer from.. and if not a cure..then sometimes just a moment of relief from the pain.. it warms my heart to know about all these great organizations out there that help spread the love to those kids dealing with cancer.

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Permalink Reply by Chydie Darmodihardjo on August 14, 2009 at 12:52am

i'm so happy for Leo that his dream came true. the power of music never fails to help people through difficult times :)

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Permalink Reply by Michelle on August 25, 2009 at 12:56pm

I know!! That is the reason I love INCUBUS!! Brandon's voice is just....tantalizing. Music is a big part of my life, especially INCUBUS...they have gotten me thru a lot...i sit back with my ipod and straight to incubus...i am in mental paradise...Brandon has such a beautiful mind...i can write a damn novel on how i feel about INCUBUS!! hahahaha!! ;)

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