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Barro’s, Pepsi partner for pediatric cancer fund BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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amily-owned Barro’s Pizza and Pepsi are teaming up for the sixth year this June to raise money for children and families affected by pediatric cancer. Until June 30, all Barro’s Pizza locations will donate proceeds, up to $40,000, from the sale of any lunch special to the nonpro�it Arizona Cancer
Foundation for Children. Locations include: 41722 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Suite 100, Anthem; and 30815 N. Cave Creek Road, Suite 132, Cave Creek. “Our passion is helping our community,” said Bruce Barro, co-owner of Barro’s Pizza. “Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children is such an incredible organization, so each year we look forward to helping raise money for the families they support. These events are
Bricks & Mini�igs coming to North Valley BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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llen and Kat Blaz’s home is �illed with Lego. The construction toys have so overrun Allen’s of�ice that it looks like a playroom. So, it was a logical move for them to sign on to open a Bricks & Mini�igs shop in the North Valley. Slated to open in early September, Bricks & Mini�igs is expected to move into the NortAllen and Kat Blaz, pictured with their kids Alec and Evie, erra area. The exact location will plan to open a Bricks and Minifigs location in the Norterra be announced soon. area in early September. (Arizona Front Porch Project) “My husband is really big into Lego,” Kat said. “When we were visiting my brother, Allen went to have since visited the Bricks & Mini�igs a Bricks & Mini�igs in Albuquerque, and in Avondale. he thought it was really cool. Who knew “In February, he approached me and there was a store you could go to that said, ‘What do you think?’” Kat recalled. had retired and used sets, new sets and “I said, ‘Let’s do it.’ I’ve always liked the everything you need to collect Lego?” The couple and their two children ��� BRICKS ���� 18
the very core of who we are as a family, and it makes everything we do worthwhile.” The Scottsdale-based foundation was founded in 2013 by Chrisie Funari after she lost her young daughter, Ava, to cancer. Funari traveled the country seeking the best treatments and care for her daughter. Knowing the struggle and the toll it takes on the family, Funari started the organization to empower families by ensuring they have a secure place to live, access to medical treatment and continued support. “Barro’s Pizza is an important partner of Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children,” Funari said.
“We are so grateful to have a local business like Barro’s Pizza understand and support our mission each and every year. The money donated will help cover expenses associated with a child’s cancer diagnosis, provide K9 therapy and counseling, birthday gifts, art classes and overall emotional and financial support to Arizona families. Barro’s Pizza and support from our community are an integral part of Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children and allows us to offer our programs free of charge to hundreds of Arizona families yearly.” Info: barrospizza.com or azcancerfoundation.org
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