Tommy’s Nite Out II Scheduled For March

— Tommy’s Nite Out II, a benefit for the Van Zandt family, is planned for March 12 at Pratt Place Barn in Fayetteville.

The event is slated for 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will include live music, live and silent auctions and food.

The first fundraising event was held in October of 2009 when more than 800 friends showed up to pour out their generosity and love for the Van Zandt family.

Following the ice storm in early 2009, Tommy Van Zandt fell from a ladder while cutting tree limbs and suffered a severe neck injury, leaving him dependent on a ventilator and paralyzed from the neck down.

After returning from a lengthy stay at Craig Rehab Hospital in Denver, Van Zandt has tried to maintain a presence at Sage Partners, the Fayetteville commercial real estate company he co-leads with Brian Shaw and Mark Saviers.

However, he requires a full-time caregiver to assist him with day-to-day tasks. The fundraisers have helped offset those expenses.

More information on becoming an event sponsor, giving auction items, making a donation or purchasing tickets is available at www.friendsoftommyv.com.

Our Town, Pages 8 on 02/27/2011

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