The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is co-sponsoring a fundraiser to help save the life of a cancer-stricken Haitian boy.
Tassy Filsaime, 19, survived the earthquake that destroyed much of Port-au-Prince in January – the deadliest natural disaster in the Western Hemisphere – but his life is now threatened by a fast-growing cancer on his face.
Now Tassy has the chance to receive the two surgeries that will save his life for a fraction of their normal cost at Allegheny General Hospital. To make this happen, a fundraiser is being held on August 26 to help raise the $30,000 needed.
The event will be held on August 26 at the Great Hall at the Priory on the North Side. Hors d’oeuvres begin at 6 p.m., followed by a silent auction. Auction items include a special zoo gift basket. The event is also sponsored by the Priory Hospitality Group, Nick Finochio Photography, and the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel.
Tickets are $50 in advance and $65 at the door. For more information, visit www.meettassy.org (you can also make direct donations online).
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