GRASS-ROOTS FUND-RAISER SEES 1,500 ATTENDEES, RAISES OVER $17,000

In a remarkable grass-roots event Saturday, over 1,500 people attended “Abigail’s Day” Saturday at the Yucca Mesa Community Center. Organizers said the event, first planned as a family barbeque, grew beyond their wildest expectations into an phenomenal outpouring of community support for young Abigail Snipes, a 12-year-old cancer victim currently being treated for an aggressive cancer at Loma Linda University Medical Center. The event had a goal of $7,000 to pay the family’s rent for a year so they could focus on care for Abigail and her two sisters. Hearing of the event, local businesses, organizations, public agencies and many individuals brought attractions, food, and entertainment to bolster the event. The results were announced last night by organizer Rebecca Pahssen, who announced that over $17,000 was raised, with some checks still expected. Pahssen thanked all the volunteers and contributors.