Mendel is a Lubavitcher boy who grew up in Budapest, the son of a Shliach who lives only to help others. Even after several bouts with this terrible illness, Mendel never lost his love for life and to help others. May Hashem help him overcome his tough challenges and give him long healthy and happy years.
Many people say they fight their illnes. The first thought that comes to mind after seeing Menachem mendel Alav Hasholom is: he really lived to the fullest. May he tell Hashem the time is NOW to bring Moshiach! Hamakom yenachem etchem betoch sa'ar avle virushalaim.