PLANT CITY FUNDRAISER WILL RAISE MONEY FOR 13-YEAR-OLD WITH A BRAIN TUMOR

The AlexStrong Foundation and Big Red Barn Events are working to raise money for a 13-year-old girl who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the end of May. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, June 24 at 12 Noon at Big Red Barn Events, located at 4816 Deshong Rd. in Plant City, and will include live music, food trucks and rafe baskets for guests.

Plant City resident Avery Fales is “full of fire and sass,” according to her cousin, Brittany Wade. Fales loves working with her steer and heifer, singing and dancing.

“The family is extremely grateful and amazed with the outpouring love in our community. Witnessing everyone come together for Avery during this unimaginable time has been incredible,” said Big Red Barn Events event planner Lisa Taylor.

Big Red Barn Events heard about Fales’ diagnosis on social media and contacted the AlexStrong Foundation, a nonprofit organization owned by Lori Sumner that helps families dealing with their child’s illness, to coordinate a fundraiser.