Come Out for the Lisa Nelson Celebration of Life Fundraiser

Sept. 29, 2009 - PRLog -- HUNTINGTON BEACH, California – This coming Sunday, October 4th from 12 to 4 in the afternoon at Murdy Park, parents from Hope View Elementary School along with many others from the community, are throwing a Barbecue in the Park Fundraiser to help raise money for the care of Lisa Nelson’s son Max. He suffers from Brittle Bone Disease, and she had been his primary caretaker. Lisa passed away unexpectedly from Brain Cancer on September 11, also leaving behind her beloved husband, Bryan.

The event will be picnic style and guests are encouraged to bring their blankets and chairs. Local fireman will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs sponsored by Mahé. Other food items will also be on sale, including water and soda sponsored by Tolly Incorporated, Dippin’ Dots, cotton candy and popcorn. There will also be activities for children, such as face painting, bounce house and carnival games. Purrfectly Pampered Massage will be on hand for relaxing massages as well. Other fun activities include a ladder truck from Murdy Fire Station, raffle and silent auction.

The silent auction has sparked the support of many Southern California companies and families. The following are just some of the items up for auction this Sunday:
• Set of Golf Clubs including Callaway & Taylor Made in an Adidas Stand Bag
TYR swim bag filled with aquatic items
Seashell filled vase from California Seashell Company
Woman’s Beach Cruiser
One week stay in Rosarito, MX
Anaheim Ducks hockey stick signed by Goalie Jean Sebastian

Many past and current players of USC Trojan Football have jumped on board offering one-of-a-kind memorabilia.
Authentic full-size helmed signed by Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, Keith Rivers and Mark Sanchez
USC game football signed by Head Coach Pete Carroll and their last three Heisman Trophy Winners (Carson Palmer, Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart)
USC mini helmet & NFL Game Ball signed by Keyshawn Johnson
Carson Palmer autographed football
Matt Cassel autographed football

The goal of the Memorial Fund is not only to help the Nelson Family with immediate expenses and to get them back on their feet, but also to make sure Lisa's beloved son Max is taken care of now and well into his future.

For further information about the event, visit www.LisaNelsonMemorial.com.


Contact:
Marisa Campbell
Marisa@LisaNelsonMemorial.com
714-356-8956