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VFW Auxiliary raises money for suicide awareness
by Linda KC Reynolds
staff writer
The VFW Post 3000 Auxiliary in Quartz Hill, Calif., held their 3rd An- nual Suicide Awareness Fundraiser to support organizations that help vet- erans and deemed the event a great success.
“I was expecting a good event and it turned out to be a great event,” said
Auxiliary President Gloria Meza. “The Fulcos did an amazing job at entertaining the guests and everyone seemed to have a great time.”
In 2013, the United States Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs released a study that covered suicides from 1999 to 2010, which showed that roughly 22 veterans were dying by suicide per day, or one every 65 minutes. Other studies came up with different num-
bers but the bottom line is: depres- sion, PTSD, lack of employment and homelessness are triggers for suicide.
“We have people that say suicide crosses their minds every day. We do our best to point them in the right di- rection,” added Meza.
Vendors and organizations such as Vets4Vets, Point Man, Mental Health America and representatives from Congressman Steve Knight’s office were on hand to support the event.
“Our community really came to- gether and were very generous,” said Meza, adding that all money is kept in the Antelope Valley to help local veterans.
The event started with every able- bodied guest standing for a pure rendition of the National Anthem, followed by “Star Spangled Through and Through,” a song written by The Fulcos when the family band felt that Americans needed to come together.
“Music is universal — it can change a mood or set a tone,” said Vanessa Fulco, mother and keyboard player for the band. “If we can use our talents to bring good and give back to those who have given so much to us — we’re in!” Vanessa said her fa- ther-in-law was a Marine and instilled strong patriotic values that have been passed down to her family.
The Fulcos will be playing Wednes- day evenings at Post 3000. The gen- eral public is welcome, no member- ship required.
The Fulcos — Vanessa, Jesse, Joei, Stevie, Tyler and Joey — were honored to entertain guests during the 3rd Annual Suicide Awareness Fundraiser at VFW Post 3000 in Quartz Hill, Calif. Coming from a family of veterans, The Fulcos instilled patriotism into their children and play for many non-profit organizations.
Courtesy photograph
Twenty-two combat boots decorate tables during the 3rd Annual Suicide Awareness Fundraiser at VFW Post 3000 in Quartz Hill, Calif., where all proceeds are given to organizations that support veterans.
Photograph courtesy of RLP Photography
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