the family got yet another silver lining on friday when they were watching martinos wish come true we were just so glad to have that experience and were thankful makeawish provided that opportunity the 17yearold students wish came true thanks to makeawish midatlantic which grants the wishes of children and teens with lifethreatening medical conditions in the region 151 a maryland teen who recently battled brain cancer had his dream come true when he became a member of the baltimore orioles team for a day they remind you to appreciate that health within your family throughout the day as each surprise and moment was revealed jimmys smile grew larger and larger and the joy his parents felt was evident as they watched their sons most heartfelt wish come to life jimmy martino signed a oneday contract with the baltimore orioles on friday becoming an honorary member of the major league baseball team courtesy of the orioles via photoshelter martinos father pat told abc news that his son was diagnosed with brain cancer on christmas day 2016 he had been complaining and had severe headaches and nausea in the weeks leading up pat martino 46 recalled jimmy martino 17 who was diagnosed with brain cancer in december 2016 meet baltimore orioles player adam jones in a statement makeawish midatlantic told abc news we are so grateful for the efforts and partnership that the baltimore orioles extended to help grant jimmys wish back in july martinos mother cindy told abc news that doctors said their son was now in remission cindy martino 47 added that the day just culminated his whole journey that hes had since christmas day through now it was very special to see that and he deserved it pat martino continued during a press conference which kicked off the day executive vice president of baseball operations dan duquette said as a parent youre just grateful that your kids are healthy and its kids like these who have to go out and fight the fight every day a day later the fallston maryland teen underwent brain surgery at johns hopkins hospital in baltimore he was later treated with rounds of chemotherapy and radiation not only did he throw out the ceremonial first pitch he also met several baseball players including his favorite adam jones courtesy of the orioles via photoshelter it was a really cool experience martino told abc news noting that his favorite part was meeting the guys and being able to throw out the first pitch woman with terminal brain cancer dies one day before her wedding baby with inoperable brain tumor is going to live doctor says jimmy martino 17 who was diagnosed with brain cancer in december 2016 arrives at camden yards in baltimore maryland his wish day was everything he had hoped for and more the statement continued