Piccofest benefit nets $3,000 for kidney patient

Sean C. Morgan

Of The New Era

A music festival benefiting a local man who needs a kidney transplant netted approximately $3,000, finishing better than organizers had initially believed.

Local resident John Picco is on a list for a kidney transplant when a kidney becomes available. He is attempting to raise cash to pay for anti-rejection drugs following the surgery.

The drugs, he said, will cost about $3,000 per month. He hopes to attend school…

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