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PAGE 10 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - May 2, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Beating cancer with humor and a pie to the face By Linda Dillman Staff Writer Tony Sobony believes in taking on cancer with pie in the face humor by helping donors raise money through American Pie Party fundraisers to battle the disease. In the late 1970s, Sobony was a teacher at Hamilton Township High School when he asked his mentor and fellow teacher, Carol Lowe, “What should I do? I am not sure if I want to teach the rest of my life. She replied, ‘Specialize in something.’” When he went home that night and watched “The Tonight Show’s” Johnny Carson describe humor as often being the extreme of something, Sobony was diagnosed with throat cancer five years ago and skin cancer a few months ago. Also, his father passed away from lung cancer. Sobony believes God planted the seed that would become the American Pie Party. Share your Compliments Brighten a business owner’s day by sharing your positive experience Businesses in our communities have been though tough times. If you have had a good experience and would like to share your compliments it would be much appreciated. Email Compliments to: compliments4biz@gmail.com Compliments may be printed in upcoming Messengers “A pie in the face is the extreme physical comedy act,” said Sobony. “It is funny, therapeutic, and sometimes magic. Cancer is the extreme physical tragedy. It hurts in many ways and it kills. By combining the laughter of pies in the face and the sorrow of cancer, unlimited amounts of money can be raised for the war on cancer. My friend Carol later passed away from breast cancer. Now I am a frustrated fundraiser.” Sobony said people have donated more than $100,000 over the years through pie party events where–in non-pandemic years–individuals line up with a creamfilled pie plate to throw at designated recipients. “We have held pie parties at Columbus City Hall, the Statehouse lawn, parking lots, backyards, living rooms, churches, schools, and restaurants,” said Sobony. “We recruit celebrity PiePals–people who celebrate life–to raise funds and accept a whipped creme paper plate pie in the face from a cancer survivor, preferably. On National Cancer Survivor Day, the first Sunday in June, we hold SpeedPie. Approximately 600 pies are tossed at me in a minute. I have accumulated over 70,000 in 40 years with notarized signatures.” Pie parties are also held at birthday parties, family reunions, auctions where participants can bid for the opportunity to throw a pie in the face, and a Human Checkers game where whoever gets jumped gets a pie in the face and if you get “kinged,” you get to throw a pie at anyone. Five years ago, American Pie Party TAG was launched with the premise that 90 percent of the money raised during an event goes to a celebrity’s chosen cancer agency. Since the pandemic hit, the organization started promoting Virtual Pie Party TAG to benefit children’s families who are going through treatment. “We direct the funds for co-pays, medications, and supplies,” said Sobony. “With Virtual Pie Party TAG, we ask the volunteer to video the event and TAG another with the tagline, ‘What’s the cure for cancer? Tag! You Are It’ We hope the concept goes viral.” A fish fry benefitting the American Pie Party is scheduled on May 5, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at River Vista Health and Wellness, 1599 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus. This event is sponsored by StoryPoint Senior Living in Grove City, River Vista, Bickford Senior Living of Bexley, and Oasis Senior Advisors. People can pre-order meals ($10) or donate at the event. For information, visit www.theamericanpieparty.org or on Facebook at TheAmericanPieParty. CONGRATULATIONS KENNEDI MARIOTH Class of 2020 Central Crossing High School ATTENTION: Class of 2021 Parents Congratulate your Senior with this Special Ad! SAMPLE Good Luck at Columbus State COST: $27.00 To Reserve Space Call Kathy 614-272-5422 or email kathy@columbusmessenger.com Deadline: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Messenger photo by Linda Dillman American Pie Party organizer Tony Sobony takes a few pies to the face during a pie party fundraiser.
www.columbusmessenger.com Pets of the Week Snoopy has been on the adoption floor for a few days waiting to meet his Charlie Brown. This 4-year-old is known as the “fun police” in playgroup and would do best with another calm dog in the home. Snoopy is available for adoption through the Franklin County Dog Shelter. Schedule a time to meet this handsome guy. FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com WESTSIDE MESSENGER - May 2, 2021 PAGE 11 Lily is an 11-yearold hound mix who is a bit of a wallflower. This shy yet charming girl is searching for patient owner with a relaxed lifestyle. Lily needs gentle guidance to help her come out of her shell. This senior gal is up for adoption through the Franklin County Dog Shelter. FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com Sweet Pea is an 8- year-old calico. This gal is just the sweetest. She wants a human buddy that will shower her with a lot of attention. Sweet Pea is a loveable lap cat who just wants a home to call her own. If you would like to meet her, contact Colony Cats. FYI: www.colonycats.org Bridget is 6- months-old and a tad ornery. She loves to zoom around the house and be in charge. Bridget needs a younger feline playmate around her own age to keep her company. She currently lives with dogs, but avoids them, so a mellow canine family member would be best. Bridget is up for adoption through Friends for Life Animal Haven. FYI: www.fflah.org Messenger photo by Pat Donahue Like father, like son This father bald eagle appears to be having a talk with his little one. Maybe dad is giving the eaglet some flying instructions. The bald eagle’s nest is located in Newcomerstown, Ohio. DOUG HENRY Your Local Advertising Specialist Contact me today to increase your business! 614.272-5422 doughenry@columbusmessenger.com Messenger Westside Where is my.... WESTSIDE MESSENGER? Having Poor Delivery Service? Let me know Please send email to: nopaper007@gmail.com Reach over 15,000 Households
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