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You could say he's as devoted to the Italian-American community as Antonia is to finding a cure for His son, Gino Gagno, organized the Charlie Cagno Fund and the March 22 dinner at the Italian Club to support Antonia's research.

With 100 guests listening closely, Antonia, Moffitt's 2005 Physician of the Year, explained how his vaccine stimulates a patient's own T cells to kill cancer cells.

He is hopeful the FDA will give him approval to test it on patients within 60 days.

After the dinner, Cagno estimated he has raised $60,000 toward his $100,000 goal.To pass along tips to Amy Scherzer, blog her at www.sptimes.com/party where you'll find more pictures, events and links, or call 226-3332.

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