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Fundraising efforts to bring home Palm Desert mother who suffered brain aneurysm in Texas continue

By Gavin Nguyen

Published September 25, 2024 10:31 AM

Earlier this month, News Channel Three reported on the fundraising efforts to bring home Melissa Garcia-Wolensky, a well-known Firebirds fan from Palm Desert, after she suffered a brain aneurysm in Texas.

Today, the community is organizing a fundraiser at Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill to bring her home from Texas and help with her medical bills.

The fundraiser will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 20% of the proceeds from today's sales will go to Melissa's family.

Stay with News Channel Three to hear from family members & the community as they work to bring Melissa home.

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