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Show Event to aid former Parkite Friends helped by Gonzales now plan to 'give back' By TRACIE FAILS Of the Record staff Some say what goes around CQmes around. For a former longtime Parkite, that notion could help save his life. Palo Gonzales became well known in his 22 years as a Park City 'resident and employee at The Canyons resort. Although he moved to Salt Lake City two years ago, he continued to volunteer as a snowboarding instructor and has remained close to friends in town. Those who know him speak of his ready smile and eagerness to lend others a hand. "If someone needs his help, he's there in a second," said Peter Anthony, owner of Peter Anthony's Studio salon and one of Palo's first friends in Park City. "It doesn't matter who it is or what's going on in Palo's life. He doesn't walk away." The director of hospitality at The Canyons, Steve Hunlsburger, said he remembers Palo as an employee over a decade ago and calls him an inspiration to others. "I was his boss in the Wolf Mountain days, when he worked in the food and beverage department. He had a unique, outgoing personality and was excellent with guests. He'd go out of his way to make sure everything was done right and people were happy." Now, after years of assisting others, Gonzales needs a hand himself. Diagnosed last month with fourthstage tongue cancer, he faces overwhelming medical bills without health insurance. Maryanne Paradise, with whom Gonzales held a ceremony of love in Mexico last month, has organized a fundraiser in Park City to defray the costs of a possibly life-saving operation. Paradise estimates that she will need to raise $20,000 to cover seven laser treatments and travel expenses to Arkansas, where the only clin- C-9 The Park Record Wed/Thurs/Fri, June 6-8, 2007 f, VY W 7% DFRFK TDiiri/c ! SUSAN SOUL STEW SUNDAY JUNE1O SPECIAL GUEST SCRAPOMATIC RED BUTTE GARDEN OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES CONCERT WEEK SPONSORS Red Butte Garden and All Resort Express have teamed up for a great; package deal available to Summit County residents. Tickets and' transportation to Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi's Soul Stew Revival start at under $50! Transportation only to and from Salt Lake City: $20 per person. Call All Resort Express at (435) 649-3999 and ask for the Red Butte Garden Special. On-board storage for coolers and lawn chairs is available. , Fidelity Smart mova: For sponsorship opportunities call (801) 585-5658 Tickets on sale at www.redbuttegarden.org, (801) 585-0556 or at www.ticketmaster.com, (801) 325-SEAT RED BUTTE GARDEN, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City PHOTO COURTESY MARYANNE PARADISE Palo Gonzales worked for many years as a snowboarding instuctor at The Canyons Resort. own it." The fundraiser, to be held June 10 at City Park in Park City from 37 p.m., features live entertainment, a barbeque dinner, live and silent auctions, raffle drawings and a blow-up jumping pit for kids, who can attend for free. Tickets are $20 for adults. "We're hoping people who know Palo but might not know he is sick will come out and lei him know they care as much about him as he always has for everyone," said Anthony, who helped Paradise plan the event. For more information or to donate items for the auction, call S01-326-4517. ic equipped to perform the procedure is located. "Hell or high water, we've made the arrangements/' Paradise said. "I want him around as long as possible. We'll figure out a way to pay for it." Gonzales's doctor has given him 12 to 18 months to live without the treatment. But, "[the doctor] has told people that and they've been gone in three months. We're not wasting time," Paradise said. In the meantime. 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