7-year old Dominic Osorio has a secret identity. Most days, he was normal, mild-mannered Dominic - pursuing a normal life like any 7-year old boy - but when he had to go to the hospital, he became the Dominator, fighting the dread megazoids. The Dominator has brain cancer, but Dominic does not know this.
Dominic's mom, Nicole Spagna, creator of the Dominator and the megazoids, came up with the idea following a round of radiation treatments which required young Dominic wear a mask and remain very still for periods far longer than most kids his age could tolerate. To this day, young Dominic does not know he has a brain tumor.
Dominic's fight has so inspired the people in his town that restaurant manager, Dave Anderson, helped develop the character and story for a children's book, which he spent his own money producing. Half of the 2000 copies printed have already sold at $5.00, and the proceeds are being donated to children's cancer research. If all 2000 units are moved, a second issue will be published. Anderson has started several fundraising efforts. Last month, he developed superheroes-themed fundraiser effort and the county declared it Superhero Day.
Dominic Osorio's brain tumor continues to grow. The family is hoping for a miracle.
© C Harris Lynn, 2009
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Dominic Osorio died at age 7 Friday, November 13, 2009. He had been hospitalized in Johns Hopkins Children's Center for the last two months.
Our sincerest condolences to his friends and family.
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