Max Parisi isn’t backing down an inch—let’s stand with him: here’s how to help him
Max Parisi isn’t giving up an inch; he’s fighting like a lion, and the first signs of improvement are starting to show from the extremely expensive treatment he’s undergoing in the United States to combat the pancreatic cancer that struck him two years ago: Anyone who had the chance to watch the segment dedicated to him on the show *Le Iene* saw a man who is as courageous as he is sensitive—and, very importantly, he’s doing better than he was a month ago. Those who’ve had the pleasure of meeting him in person—and I’m one of them—also know that good old Max is as passionate as he is knowledgeable when it comes to soccer. Now he’s trying to pull off a win on the road—it won’t be an easy feat, and he’s the first to realize that—but he’s giving it his all, and we can help him by making a donation.
“First of all, we want to thank you once again from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve surpassed our initial goal and, most importantly, we’ve been able to give Max the chance to start this new treatment,” explained his wife, Louise. “But his journey continues. We’re back in Arizona for checkups; we’ll have to return again in the coming weeks, and we may need to purchase another supply of Rasonque. That’s why we’ve decided to update the fundraising goal to better reflect the expenses still ahead of us, while of course taking into account any reimbursements we may receive. We know you’ve already given us so much, and we’re deeply grateful. Every donation, share, message, and gesture of affection is helping us continue to give Max this chance.”
The United States, moreover, holds special significance in Parisi’s life. Born in Siena in 1968 and having moved to Cuneo when he was just two years old, over time he has developed a strong connection to California: he married a woman from San Francisco, and their union produced two daughters, Sophia and Vivienne.
His professional career, on the other hand, is inextricably linked to radio. This calling first emerged as early as elementary school, when a teacher, impressed by his ability to read aloud, wanted the principal to hear him because that little boy already seemed to have the tone of a professional broadcaster.
The microphone truly became his profession in 1989, when Parisi began commentating on volleyball and soccer in Cuneo. From the radio stations in the province of Cuneo, his career path continued first to Turin and then to Milan, where he began collaborating with various national radio stations and major media outlets.
