SCVTalk Reader Sterling King shared some heartwarming details on the carwash fundraiser being held for the family of Matilda Garnica, the victim who perished in the terrible July 4 tragedy:
I wanted to share with you some photos I grabbed today as I had my car washed at the fund-raiser for the [Garnica] family who lost their Mother. I drove down Lyons and saw the homemade car wash signs and it said it was in support the 4th of July family accident. It was off of Peachland, next to the nail shop. I talked to the guy who was in charge of the event who said that the extended family and friends put this together to get funds together for the help and support of the family. He said they lived in the trailer park off of Wiley Canyon.It was constantly full most of the time it was open. I drove by it 4 times in the day and it was as full as the area would allow.I just thought it was a great gesture of support for those to come by for a wash and a show of willingness for them to offer a service rather then just ask for money. Not that they wont get unsolicited support, but anyway. This may go by the wayside but I wanted to let you know about it in case you had any interest.
There will be a carwash at Wiley Canyon Elementary school in Valencia(near Lyons ave and Wiley) Saturday July 10th from 8am-3pm to benefit the family of the wife and mother of three who was killed. Please come get your car washed or help out by washing cars or dropping off old rags and please pass the word!
From Saturday’s Signal:
Donations to the Garnica family can be made at Wells Fargo branches to memorial account number 8583277168.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help will hold a food sale Sunday 1-7pm at OLPH Hall. Parishoners will cook and sell food with all proceeds going to the Garnica family.
From SCVTalk reader Kelly, via comments:
Tomorrow, Sunday, July 11th from 12 noon to 2ish there will be a Lemonade stand Fundraiser for the Garnica family on Via Amado in the Old Orchard 1 Housing tract (off Avenida Rotella and Lyons Ave.) There will be all flavors of lemonade and sherbet too. Also, slacklining and games, please stop by and Thank you!
People of SCV ,dont be afraid to open your wallets to help this family out in thier time of need , I’m sure it would be greatly appreciated , this could have been any one of us .
This is great! I am sorry I didn’t know about it. I don’t look at this sight too often and have been relying on news, etc, and updates for fundraising from the Signal…. my mistake.
The Signal only reports on the fundraisers that are supported by their advertisers. You know, the good old boy network.
The Signal had quite a write-up in today’s paper on the front page. There were blurbs highlighted in yellow which noted the car wash, the Wells Fargo account and the food sale at OLPH, as well as the counseling info.
Santa Clarta has a great history of stepping and helping each other.
Always encouraging to see this!
The SCV has a big heart. Kudos to all who participated…
Tomorrow, Sunday, July 11th from 12 noon to 2ish there will be a Lemonade stand Fundraiser for the Garnica family on Via Amado in the Old Orchard 1 Housing tract (off Avenida Rotella and Lyons Ave.) There will be all flavors of lemonade and sherbet too. Also, slacklining and games, please stop by and Thank you!
It was beautiful feeling to see so many people from Our Lady of Perpetual donating their $$$ for the Garnica-Juarez family. SANTA CLARITA ROCKS!!
We raised over $250 from the Lemon-Aid stand yesterday for the Garnica family.