Two fundraisers will be held this month to help a family in great need.
Melissa White is a 29-year-old mother of three children under six years of age and she has a terminal illness. The fundraisers are a communityeffort to raise funds for the White family in this difficult time. They are:
Zumba class, Wednesday, June 8, 6 to 7 p.m. Port Coquitlam rec complex, Mabbett Room: Participants are asked to where white to support the Whites as Jessy Dayani, a licensed Zumba instructor, will head the class featuring the popular Latin dance-inspired exercise. Cost is $10 per person, payable at the door. As well, there will be a silent auction after the class, with items such as a basket of Father's Day goodies, a new Coach satchel, a gardener's basket, a zero-gravity recliner and other items.
Music in the Park, Sunday, June 12, 11 a.m.-noon, Blakeburn Park, PoCo: Music for young children instructor Rebehah Ng will host a fun-filled, parent-participation music and play session in the park. Cost is $20 per child or $25 per family (pay at the park). There will also be barbecued hot dogs for sale and free face painting.
In both cases, all proceeds will go to the White Family.
