The following was written by Seymour resident Elizabeth Pisano, a friend of the Poeta family whose daughter, Nina, recently lost her battle with an inoperable brain tumor.
Pisano created a gofundme.com account for the family soon after Nina was diagnosed last November at age 17.
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"Poeta Strong will continue to try to anticipate the needs of our dear friends and help them in any way possible.
"Right now they need us to offer our love and prayers.
"They also need our financial help. The expenses of the past year are great. We can ease this burden somewhat. Benefits are being held to offer assistance over the next few months. Please attend as many as you can.
"These are opportunities to join together and celebrate Nina's life and this wonderful family, while removing some of the added stress of these large expenses.
"On Nov. 21, a Benefit Dinner will be held at La Bella Vista at the Ponte Club, 380 Farmwood Road in Waterbury. Individual tickets, as well as full tables of 10, are available. This will be a very special night for friends and family to gather.
"Please send a message to poetastrong@gmail.com for tickets or call 203-415-4387.
"Thank you all for continuing on this journey with the Poeta family and for being there for them throughout the past year. WE ARE POETA STRONG!!"
A Day of Healing will be held Sunday at Phoenix Yoga & Wellness, 39 New Haven Road, Seymour. The event is a fundraiser for the Poeta family.
