Parents Donate Son’s Drum Set to Local Music School
When Steve Calla passed away from cancer, his parents decided to donate his drum set to the Band Gig School of Music in honor of his memory.
The following information is from a press release. Steve Calla's love of playing the drums started in sixth grade when he joined the school band as a percussionist and joined a few friends in a punk band. He was hooked! By the time Steve hit his freshman year of high school, he and his family got the news that no family ever wants to hear - he had been diagnosed with Cancer. Not long after starting treatment, which included surgery, chemotherapy and months at a time in the hospital, Steve and his family learned that he was eligible for "Make-A-Wish" - a non-profit that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. He knew immediately what he wanted - a tricked-out, "Cadillac" drum set. For Steve, designing the drum…
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