Täri Pacifico

This Giving Tuesday, I’m excited to launch a fundraiser for Grey's Superhero Foundation Inc. This foundation began because of my son, Grey’s own experience. When he was 12 years old and going through brain cancer treatment, our community came together and helped us crowdfund a Frenchie to give him comfort and support. That puppy became a source of strength during the hardest moments of his cancer journey. When Grey reached remission, we knew we wanted to give that same gift to other children dismissed with cancer. Our nonprofit focuses on one mission. We donate Frenchies to children who have need diagnosed with cancer. Each puppy comes with everything the family needs to start off strong. We provide puppy supplies, intensive one week puppy training, and we cover any unforeseen puppy medical costs during cancer treatment. We also stay closely connected with the families we serve and offer emotional support as they move through their own journey. These puppies bring comfort, love, and stability when life feels overwhelming. This Giving Tuesday, we are raising funds to continue this work and to help more families in the year ahead. Donations support the cost of puppy care, training, supplies, and the medical expenses that come with preparing each Frenchie for their new home. As a 501c3 nonprofit, your donation is tax deductible and goes directly into carrying out our mission. Your support truly makes a difference. It helps us place more puppies with families who need comfort and connection. It gives children something to hold onto during long medical journeys. It allows us to keep showing up for families who deserve love, hope, and support. Learn more about our mission and stay connected by clicking the links below. Thank you for your support! News4Jax Story About Our Mission: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HSUWvrpDw/?mibextid=wwXIfr Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GnzPfaq6m/?mibextid=wwXIfr Our Website: https://greyssuperherofoundation.org/ If you prefer to donate directly to our 501c3 through PayPal Giving Fund, you can use our nonprofit link here: https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/5357816

Help Sweet Chunk, The Emotional Support Frenchie Who Helped a Cancer Warrior Heal Zoee Foster was just fourteen when she was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in August 2023. During her two-year battle, she faced terrifying complications, including septic shock that led to brain abscesses, hydrocephalus, and a shunt placement to drain fluid from her ventricles. She spent nearly 100 days in the hospital, fighting for her life and relearning how to walk, talk, and write. In March 2024, Chunk came into Zoee’s life, a bright, wiggly French Bulldog puppy donated through our foundation. From the moment they met, Chunk became her heart dog. He lifted her spirits, made her laugh, and gave her something joyful to hold onto through the pain of treatment and recovery. Zoee often says she cannot imagine having gone through cancer without him by her side. Now, Chunk is the one who needs help. Chunk’s issues began in the summer of 2024 and were mostly resolved until the summer of 2025, when his health declined rapidly. After numerous emergency and routine veterinary visits, we finally arrived at the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital, where we received the correct diagnosis. On Wednesday, October 29th, Chunk underwent surgery at the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital to correct his palate, open his nares, and remove the saccules that were blocking his airway. It has been a bumpy, expensive, and emotional few months, but this week it finally came to an end after Chunk received the surgery he truly needed. Because our nonprofit is still growing and funds are not yet available, both Zoee’s family (the Fosters) and I (Tari Pacifico, founder) had to cover all costs out of pocket. The financial strain on two pediatric cancer families already rebuilding their lives has been overwhelming, but we are determined to make sure Chunk receives every bit of care he needs to stay healthy and continue supporting Zoee through her final stages of recovery. When Chunk fell ill, it broke our hearts. Helping cover his medical costs means protecting the bond that helped a child survive cancer and ensuring that Zoee’s best friend continues to thrive. Zoee is preparing to complete her last chemotherapy treatment on December 14, 2025, and she will ring the bell at Nemours Children’s Health in Jacksonville to celebrate the end of treatment, with Chunk right by her side, where he belongs. Your Donation Will Help Cover: Copays and follow-up care not covered by insurance Recovery supplies, including medications, dog stairs, and a car seat Where Donations Will Go: To maintain full transparency, our board members will personally review all receipts, verify totals, and distribute funds accordingly. Estimated reimbursements (that will change once calculations are final): Foster Family: $1,161.35 (past unpaid percentage of medical bills) Pacifico Family: $3,738.47 past unpaid percentage of medical bills, current estimated percentage of $5,730.00 to UF Small Animal Hospital). Total: $4,900.00 The Heart Behind the Mission Grey’s Superhero Foundation, Inc. was created in January 2024, inspired by Greyson Pacifico’s experience with his own cancer support Frenchie, Chip. Grey was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer the month after he turned twelve years old. Through countless hospital stays and chemotherapy sessions, his donated support Frenchie, Chip, became his source of courage and hope. Out of that bond, Grey dreamed of giving other children the same kind of healing connection that helped him through his fight, and that dream became our foundation. Now, through stories like Zoee and Chunk’s, that mission continues. Your kindness keeps our vision alive, one healing friendship at a time. Watch the news story that News4Jax did for us after seeing our GoFundMe: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17i7abm8mL/ Read More About Zoee and Grey and the Amazing Contributions They Are Making to Their Communities Here: Zoee’s Story: “Heart of Gold: Zoee Foster Helps Raise Childhood Cancer Awareness” - Palm Coast Observer Article on Zoee Grey’s Story: “Puppy Helps Teen Fight Cancer” - Baptist Health Jacksonville Article on Grey Learn more about our mission: Grey's Superhero Foundation With Love and Gratitude, Tari Pacifico President, Grey’s Superhero Foundation, Inc. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit | EIN: 99-2662924 ❤️‍♂️❤️