Good news boost for Rikki Organ

Jan. 30, 2015, 8:30 p.m.

Though Rikki Organ remains in hospital after his second stem cell transplant, he has been buoyed by news that his son has secured a gig as the support act for an international artist.

The Organ family, from left, Jane, Rikki, Doreen, Tyne-James, Tayloure Louise and Joan Stewart out in force at a recent fund-raiser in Wollongong organised by Scott Radburn to help Rikki in his continuing battle with cancer. Picture: GREG ELLIS

Though Rikki Organ remains in hospital after his second stem cell transplant, he has been buoyed by news that his son has secured a gig as the support act for an international artist.

Tyne-James Organ is a young musician and entertainer who recently stood next to his multi MO Award-winning father with other members of the family at a sold-out fund-raiser organised by Scott Radburn.

That event was supported by many friends and members of the entertainment industry including Graham Wilson, Trent Bowater, Mick On Wheels, Jennifer Grey and Robert Specogna.

It raised $25,547.50 to help the family pay mounting medical costs during Rikkis battle with cancer.

But the news that his son would be taking the stage with an international act has given Rikki a huge boost.

Rikki was due to leave hospital after Australia Day following his second stem cell transplant when he fell ill and has not yet been able to leave.

But his mood lifted this week when, in his words, My son TJ has scored the support act for English performer Lewis Watson.

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Good news boost for Rikki Organ