The Park II, a benefit for the foundation that bears his name. The Detroit News. The Detroit News Mike Illitch, left, owner of Little Caesars Pizza, the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings talks to Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer. Osteosarcoma mostly affects the fast-growing bones in children. It starts in cells that form bone and often affects leg bones.
Treatment includes surgical removal of the tumor and chemotherapy.
It tends to hit young people. A grand buffet, open bar and high-end auction items filled the early part of the evening. The performers opened their hearts and voices to song, while the audience opened their wallets. That performance received a well-deserved standing ovation.