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Bakery Fundraiser To Raise Money For Babylon Car Crash Victims
"Please join us in remembrance, love, and support for these two wonderful young lives gone too soon." - Lily's Bakery.
BABYLON, NY — The Babylon community has been reeling since September 21 when a tragic car accident took three lives—including those of two teenagers—and left three others hospitalized with severe injuries and a long road to recovery ahead.
The fateful accident killed Riley Goot, 18, and Bella Trezza, 17, after four days on life support, while Austin Trezza, Jack Murphy, 18, and Anthony Pagliuca, 16, have all been hospitalized at local hospitals for treatment of serious injuries.
As the teen's families try to remain hopeful about the future, the tight-knit community is trying to heal while coming together to support those affected by the tragedy, by fundraising to help with funeral and medical expenses.
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Made by Lilis, aka the Dirty Cheesecake, is the latest Babylon business to announce a fundraiser for the families affected by the tragedy.
On Monday, October 7, The Dirty Cheesecake is hosting a fundraiser at its North Babylon bakery in Sunset Plaza.
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All proceeds will be donated equally to the victims' families.
On a post announcing the fundraiser, the bakery wrote:
"In Loving Memory of Riley Goot and Bella Trezza.
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic loss of two beautiful souls, Riley Goot, 18, and Bella Trezza, 17, who passed away in a car crash this past weekend.
"These two bright teenagers touched the lives of everyone they met, and their absence is deeply felt by our entire community.
"To honor their memories and support their grieving families, we are hosting a Fundraiser at Made by Lily's Bakery on Sunset Plaza, North Babylon, this Monday, October 7th.
"All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to the families of Riley and Bella to help ease the financial burden during this unimaginable time.
"Please join us in remembrance, love, and support for these two wonderful young lives gone too soon.
"Your kindness and generosity will make a lasting impact on the families of Riley and Bella as they navigate this difficult journey.
"We hope to see you there as we come together as a community to lift these families up in their time of need.
"All proceeds will be donated to the families of Riley Goot and Bella Trezza."
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