Story by
Cynthia Litman
Tyler Fazzari sent out invitations for his ninth birthday party with this request:
“No
gifts please. Instead, I would love to help Sandy victims/schools
rebuild. PLEASE support me by either bringing a Home Depot or Loews Gift
Card OR a check made out to LBSD Sandy Relief Fund (Long Beach School
District) so we can help them during this trying time.”
Not many children would forego toys to help other children in need. Tyler, of Port Washington, felt differently.
“I
am so lucky to already have so many toys," Tyler said, "that going one
year without getting presents so I can help Sandy victims who were hit
so hard and need help makes me feel awesome."
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Tyler's
inspiration was an emotional one. He was moved to act, the boy said,
because his grandparents lost their home and a cousin was forced to move
out of her Long Beach apartment. It was all thanks to Hurricane Sandy,
which devastated the South Shore community in October.
So on Super Bowl Sunday, Tyler’s friends arrived at Unlimited Sports Action ready to play football. But the day was about more than fun and games.
Tyler’s birthday wish was answered in a big way when Huntington Station-based Teq
announced it would donate a full Smart Board Technology Classroom kit,
valued at over $20,000, to the Long Beach School District. Tyler will be
invited to help install the Smart Board and meet the lucky class that
will receive it.
“The
response to Tyler’s inspiration has been overwhelming, but is
completely aligned with who he is as a person," said Erica Fazzari,
Tyler’s mother and a local yoga instructor. "Tyler was born with a heart
bigger than his body. It is amazing to see him inspire such generosity
from his friends, Teq and Unlimited Sports Action. His friends have
donated over $1,100 for his birthday!”
The mix of cash and gift cards will be divided among the LBSD Sandy Relief Fund and Sandy Help LB, founded by Bryan Murphy of Remax Innovations.
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“I
am amazed at the response," dad Brad Fazzari said. "We originally
intended to just raise awareness and some money towards the Hurricane
Sandy Relief efforts and Teq helped us surpass our goals by a mile. I
see my child being set up for a lifetime of giving and that makes me
tremendously proud.”
When
Frank Furino at Unlimited Sports Action learned about Tyler’s birthday
wish, he donated the party to Tyler, saying: “It is so amazing that
instead of paying us for the party, we’d like the Fazzaris to donate the
money towards Tyler’s fundraising efforts.”
That money will be donated towards the LBSD Sandy Relief Fund, the family said.
The Fazzaris didn't stop there. Erica Fazzari participated in Saturday’s Cycle for Survival at Equinox. Her LoveLifePM’s team raised over $35,000 for the fight against cancer.
In a single weekend, the Fazzarri family raised over $55,000 for two charitable causes.
“I
believe that when you do good, good things happen to you," Tyler said.
"And if everyone did good things, it will make the world a better
place.”
Anyone inspired to make a donation in Tyler’s honor may do so:
Long Beach Public Schools Disaster Relief Fund - Long Beach City School District
Lindell School
601 Lindell Boulevard
Long Beach, NY 11561. Attention: Marie Dronia. In the "memo" line of the check donors should write "Tyler" Sandy Help Home Recovery Fund - 120 West Park Ave, Suite 103 Long Beach NY 11561 Attn: Bryan Murphy/Remax Innovations.
Boy's Birthday Wish: Long Beach Sandy Aid
Nine-year-old's birthday party Sunday serves as Sandy relief fundraiser for Long Beach.
Credit Cynthia Litman
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Me May 22, 2013 at 10:46 am
Might actually be cheaper to buy a used RV. It doesn't need to really run or drive well. You can…Read More find them on craigslist for as little as $1,000 dollars. Even if you change aout all matresses, clean up etc you could be all in for only the cost of a month or two rent. Then you can re-sell, donate to charity or give it away free when done and no problem if construction runs long you own it.
Patrick Smith May 22, 2013 at 10:52 am
We are laughing stock of free world,Were supposed to be a roll model LOL
Me May 22, 2013 at 09:41 am
We all are and are all in the same boat. Not that it's any real comfort but you are not alone!…Read More Everyone needs to scream and holler (figuratively please) and contact all there elected representatives from Senate and house down to Governor, the state, the county and the city and put them to task and hold their feet to the fire to get it done already.
Eddie May 22, 2013 at 10:52 am
Your bill of sale on Craigslist says the door is Fiberglas, not "clear pine".
Paul Carrella May 22, 2013 at 10:41 am
Taht's right Tony, takes a long time to figure out how to steal that kind of dough. Welcome to the…Read More new Asbury Park.
paul.d.spellman May 21, 2013 at 10:56 am
If you have an alarm system, you need to pay the city fee. They hired an outside company to manage…Read More the payments so now the fee is expected to be collected.
Leonard Bauman May 21, 2013 at 07:33 pm
I have heard 3 stories: the movie theatre owner had no flood insurance and will need to find $$ to…Read More rebuild, no $$ so far; the theatre will be razed and will become home to 4 stores, the movie theatre will be renovated into a world class theatre with surround sound and ticket prices of $2 for children and $4 for adults except after 4PM.
IRISH 4 May 21, 2013 at 10:41 am
I cant believe all the shore towns with boardwalks up and running & Lb hasnt even started .So…Read More much for we are different and are building a better one,Well the first one lasted many years so just upgrade and get finished.& months later and not even a board in & still making excuses AND 4XS THE COST ....WOW WHAT A BARGAIN .
Publius May 21, 2013 at 08:56 am
some observations: one, applicable regulations for safety provide you cannot have mixed swimming…Read More and surfing beaches, so if the idea is to have both, you need to allocate. two, different beaches, because of bottom conditions, have very different waves -- ergo, the selection of beaches for surfing. three, on any given summer day with decent waves, and barely decent on a weekend, the number of surfers is dangerous. truly. I will not let my younger children surf/learn on those days. I won't even surf those days. four, on any given summer day, the number of people in the water, let alone actually swimming, is incredibly small in comparison to our total available beach real estate. five, as a general rule under this schedule, no swimmer should have to walk more than a few seconds to 2 minutes to be on a swimming beach. it is an allocation issue and not everyone is going to like the allocation, but that's often a part of the give and take of living in a community where resources are shared. folks who live near the train station have commuters parking in front of the their houses, sometimes with cars left for 2-3 days. similar for folks who live near the beach and can't get parking for themselves or at least their guests on a weekend. there are unbelievable issues with allocation of sports fields for practice and games. west-enders put up with bar traffic and a lot of other things. in any event, my two cents.
john peri Jr May 19, 2013 at 09:02 am
Food is just one element of achieving health. There are probably thousands. For…Read More instance---exercise, clean water, sunshine, avoiding poisons, proper sleep, stress management, education, etc.
john peri Jr May 19, 2013 at 07:31 am
With my suggestion, the IRS could enforce compliance with bathroom inspection raids.
Patrick Smith May 18, 2013 at 08:59 am
After looking at strongerthanthestorm.com and well Jersey completed the work they did,we got to…Read More replace the clowns we have running all of Long Beach
Wobbly Jones May 19, 2013 at 02:01 pm
Biggert-Waters bill NEVER passed Senate:
watch Sen. Landrieu on YouTube.…Read More
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7LptibadAE
Leonard Bauman May 18, 2013 at 10:45 pm
For political reasons, nothing will be said or put in writing. Your request will meet deafness.…Read More Only people in Staten Island and in certain places in Rockaway will be bought out. Sorry, if you don't want to fix up your shack, Shokrian and other opportunistic developer sharks are circling you to buy your shack for 60 cents on the dollar. Sell! Sell! Sell to these sharks or fix it up, your choice!
Eddie May 17, 2013 at 10:19 am
Why can't Staples pay for an ad on Patch instead of posting this stuff here?
Eddie May 17, 2013 at 09:14 pm
Then think twice before you vote Democrat, Crystal. The blood will be on YOUR hands if you do.
Crystal G Piatnick May 17, 2013 at 12:18 pm
There is no question about it. Its not a matter of " right to choose" Its a matter of is…Read More abortion murder...I was so upset with the Orient and what they do to cats and dogs... Look what America does to our children...Cuomo will have their blood on his hands....I am not for abortion at all. But aborting the fetus in the third trimester has to be stopped.. Its murder.. These infants r about to be born..
Jonathan Kaplan May 17, 2013 at 10:19 am
I can get you a closet in the West End for only $2000 a month, let me know if you're interested
paul.d.spellman May 17, 2013 at 10:12 am
CMOS, The surfers from out of town come here all year long and add to the economy 12 months a year,…Read More what additional benefit do those people pushing shopping carts full of kid's toys add? Last summer the surfers were give only 1 in 3 beaches and that was base on increased demand, and this year more surfers are expected so it makes sense that more beach be set aside for them, or some kids are going to get hurt and then the city will need to pay for that.
Castles Made of Sand May 17, 2013 at 09:30 am
Paul, after you give us numbers on the "driving" economics of surfers, please tell us how…Read More many surfers come the beach in the summer. Do you know? Or are you just guessing? Your argument that surf shops continue to exist as a result of surfers shopping there is darn near brilliant. I heard a report that supermarkets in town are being solely supported by hungry people. I can't attest to that though. I do know that Empire Kayak is secretly kept in business by Whirling Dirvishes from Instanbul, and not kayakers. But I digress.
Crystal G Piatnick May 16, 2013 at 07:46 pm
I think u r right Joseph. Its really disappointing..:( What the hec r they doing...????? Well they…Read More have 100 days to complete the boardwalk in the middle section. contract started March 12..or the 15th...60 days already and they did nothing...They have 40 more days to complete it. I really hope the town holds them to the contract.. I really do.
Elliot Zuckerman May 17, 2013 at 05:48 am
Paul as a life long resident, the first surfing school in LB and home owners hit hard by Sandy I…Read More thought it was only right to reduce our fee for summer camp.We have had many families here in the same position and just could not afford camp this summer and asked if we can help with local families so we did just that , we will fill up fast so please sign up soon as we do limit our camps to avoid any over crowding.
We also have posted our dates for the ONLY 501c3 special needs surfing foundation in Long Beach, please check out surfersway .org for more info.Its free and open to all special needs kids.
Elliot
paul.d.spellman May 16, 2013 at 07:51 am
Now if we could only get the City to reduce the outrageous fees forced upon the surf schools one can…Read More only imagine how low these prices would go. Does anyone actually know where the fees the schools pay go to?