IN THE perfect world, little kids are healthy. They play all day, they don’t spend nights at the hospital. In the perfect world, little kids don’t get cancer.

But this isn’t a perfect world. And in this imperfect world, 5-year-old Jose Emilio was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.

His mom, Jasmine, a single parent, is struggling to be strong for her son. And she’s getting all the help she can from her friends.

On Wednesday, September 23, several bands will come together for Mio, for a fundraising gig at Route 196 in Katipunan (coolestbar.multiply.com).

Sando, Mozzie, Top Junk, Sessionroad and Techy Romantics will play music for Mio. Entrance fee is P200. Gate opens at 8 p.m.

Visit www.miofightscancer.com for other ways you can help Mio.