Somerville Fundraiser Will Benefit Lung Transplant Recipient

SOMERVILLE, MA – A local restaurant will host a fundraiser this month for a Somerville-area woman who underwent a double lung transplant this past Father's Day. Amy Scafidi, 32, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis 20 years ago and has since earned her master's degree, travelled the world, started a small business and worked with children and young adults with severe mental illness.

The fundraiser at Flatbread Company will assist Amy with transplant-related expenses. The event, which will run from 5-10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, will donate a portion of the proceeds from all pizza purchased to Amy's bills.

Local volunteers have raised an estimated $60,000 for the Children's Organ Transplant Organization, an Indiana-based charity that is assisting Amy's family.

"The family and friends of Amy want to encourage everyone in the community to attend our upcoming ‘Amy Has a Pizza Our Hearts’ fundraiser in an effort to give her a second chance at life," COTA Volunteer Janine Skipper said in a statement. "100% of the profits from the Flatbread event will assist with transplant-related expenses."

For more information about "Amy Has a Pizza Our Hearts," or other fundraising and volunteer opportunities, please contact Janine at janineskipper@gmail.com.

Flatbread Company is located at 45 Day St.

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