Kelli O'Hara, Donna Murphy, and More Broadway Stars Come Together in Support of 12-Year-Old Dancer Emily Sasfai
The Broadway community has joined together today in support of Emily Sasfai, a 12-year-old dancer who is undergoing major brain surgery. The surgery will remove an Arteriovenous-Malformation (AVM), which has been putting pressure on her optic nerve, causing a long stretch of blindness and severe pain. To help lift her spirits before and after surgery, Sasfai's friends started the hashtag #EmilysEnsemble for people to post their well wishes on social media. Several Broadway stars, including Kelli O'Hara, Donna Murphy, Jose Llana, Katie Rose Clarke, Cabaret's Kit Kat boys, and more have already participated in the campaign.
"We are completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support," said Emily's mother, Beth Sasfai. "Emily smiles every time she gets a new tweet. #EmilysEnsemble has turned an incredibly painful experience into a very uplifting journey."
Those wishing to show support can continue using #EmilysEnsemble on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Take a look at a few of the Broadway messages the young artist has already received.
Thinking of Emily right now w/love & blessings.I can visualize her spirit & body dancing.Honored to b a part of #EmilysEnsemble #LightSings
— Donna Murphy (@DMurphyOfficial) July 31, 2014
I’m sending energy, love, strength and music Emily’s way. I’m a heartfelt member of #EmilysEnsemble
— Kelli O’Hara (@kelliohara) July 31, 2014
The #FindingNeverland cast has been thinking of Emily all night. Dancing with her in our dreams. We believe in you, Emily! #EmilysEnsemble
— josh lamon (@JoshLamon) July 31, 2014
Thinking of Emily today 🙂 Sending good vibes and happy thoughts your way! Proud member of #EmilysEnsemble
— Ashley Spencer (@AJbway) July 31, 2014
#EmilysEnsemble – Athens U is behind you!! You got this!!! -LyssieJ
— Lysistrata Jones (@LyssieJones) July 31, 2014
#EmilysEnsemble – love and light to you Emily!!!!!
— Caesar Samayoa (@CaesarSamayoa) July 31, 2014
Cast & Crew of @HereLiesLoveNYC sending love and prayers! Glad to be part of #EmilysEnsemble pic.twitter.com/8alQLTTZpN
— Jose Llana (@thejosellana) July 31, 2014
Sending love from Pasadena. Praying for you Emily. #EmilysEnsemble http://t.co/o4Y8SBlJWo
— Katie Rose Clarke (@katieroseclarke) July 31, 2014
The Kit Kat boys of @Cabaret_Musical on Broadway sending our love and positive energy to Emily! #EmilysEnsemble pic.twitter.com/TQgAs36vT8
— Evan D. Siegel (@EvanDSiegel) July 31, 2014
