A benefit for Lydia Tillman

Some readers of my blog may be aware that I have a friend who was brutally and sickeningly attacked on the 4th of July in Colorado. He tried to murder her, and it was only by the strength of her spirit that she was able to escape the fire he set in her apartment to erase the "evidence".

Lydia lived in NY prior to moving to Colorado, and was a sommelier and wine buyer at Casamono. She championed Spanish wines, especially sherry. Fittingly, then, there will be a Spanish wine tasting at Terroir Tribeca on Saturday, August 20th, from noon to 3pm. The minimum donation is $20 and all proceeds will benefit Lydia directly.

Lydia was without health insurance at the time of the attack. She was in the ICU for a full month and still remains in the hospital. She also lost all of her possessions in the fire.

Even if you are unable to make it to the benefit, please do consider donating. Her family has set up a Facebook page where you can donate via PayPal. Your donation will make Lydia's long and arduous recovery financially possible.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.