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We were saddened by the news that a member of our culinary community has fallen upon some hard times. Very hard times. Lisa Giungo, better known as Lisa. G of downtown restaurant fame, has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and is undergoing treatment to battle the disease.     We were heartened to hear that our culinary community is coming together to help her out while she rallies. Many of our local restaurant owners and community leaders have visited her in the hospital, sent care packages and continue to check in on Lisa during her treatments, which subsequently have left her unable to work.     See Chow Bella's write up featuring Tracy Dempsey, chef-owner Tracy Dempsey Originals,  Layne Kizler, owner, AZ Dog Sports and Carolyn Ellis, Arcadia Farms and their effort to collect donations for Lisa's living expenses while she undergoes aggressive treatment for the next few months.     For those who wish to donate, please write checks to Layne Kizler and in the Memo section of the check, please write "Gift for Lisa Giungo" and mail to: Layne Kizler AZ Dog Sports 4848 E. Cactus Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Cash donations may be dropped off at: Tracy Dempsey Originals 1323 W. University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 Please give Tracy a call/heads up at 602.376.9021 Here's wishing you the best, Lisa!