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Comedy Show to Benefit Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

The event will support sexual assault services at the center, 14901 Crisis Center Plaza in Carrollwood

An upcoming comedy show will benefit a north Tampa nonprofit organization that helps sex abuse victims.

The Smart Comedy Support Group will feature four comedians who will perform to raise money for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 11 at Tre Amici @ The Bunker, 1907 N. 19th Street in Ybor City. A $10 donation is suggested at the door.

The comedians performing are: Suzanne Willett, Mary Tischbein, Robin Savage and Joe Riga.

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Michele Wykes, director of sexual assault services at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, said she hopes that the fundraiser allows people to learn more about what the Crisis Center does.

"Here's my main goal: Whenever we do outreach education, or something in this type of format, I want it to be a moment where individuals are getting information about the Crisis Center to support not only what we do here, but to empower rape survivors," she said. "And, that there are services to assist them and put them on a path for healing."

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The event is one of many held during the year to raise money for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, which provides "sexual assault forensic exams for victims of rape in Hillsborough County from anyone age 13 to adult," according to a press release.

For more information on the comedy show, call 813-969-4989. For more information on the Crisis Center, go to www.crisiscenter.com or call 2-1-1.


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