Thousands Stolen from Pizza Fusion Fundraiser for Family of Two Boys Killed

Pizza Fusion, a new organic restaurant in Mesa, is turning to the community for support with re-raising the $8,000 it raised Saturday at its grand opening, which was stolen during a burglary later that night. The money was going to support the Smith family who tragically lost two young boys, CJ (6 years-old) and Nolan (11 years-old), in a drunk driving accident earlier this month.

'I can't begin to explain the mixed emotions of anger, sympathy, and sadness I feel right now,' Jennifer Parks, managing partner of Mesa's new Pizza Fusion and cousin to Tracy Smith, states. 'Frank and Tracy's spirits were lifted high by the outcry of support at our grand opening Saturday, only to have it taken away from them later that night. It's heartbreaking. We're asking the community to show their support, once again, in recouping this money as we aim to re-raise the $8,000 for supporting the Smiths' medical expenses.'

The Smith parents are still recovering from medical injuries due to the accident. The father of the two boys, Frank Smith, must undergo eye surgery to attempt to save his vision, while the mother, Tracy, has a broken pelvic bone and other medical concerns yet to deal with.

After the money was raised Saturday, Pizza Fusion was broken into sometime between midnight and 3:00 a.m. The burglars broke into the adjacent unoccupied building to Pizza Fusion, before breaking through the drywall to gain access to Parks' office, where the money was being stored. Two suspects were caught on tape via security cameras.

To make a contribution, simply visit www.pizzafusion.com to donate via credit or debit card. Furthermore, donations may be dropped off at any Wells Fargo via check made out to the Tracy and Frank Smith family fund. Donations are also being accepted at Pizza Fusion's Mesa location, at 5735 E McKellips Road, open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.



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