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Fun Fest is fun, indeed, for autistic children and their families

More than 200 children and adults attended the inaugural Family Fun Fest sponsored by the Earthly Angels Autism Fund last Saturday at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary grounds in Laflin. Ron D’Eliseo, president of the Earthly Angels, called the event a huge success and thanked all the volunteers and those who donated their time, talent, equipment and other items, including hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream, for the event.

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WBRE-TV news anchor Candice Kelly, left, puts wristbands on Brenden Kamor, 10, and Lauren Kamor, 11, both of Duryea.

Photo by Bill Tarutis

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Two-year-old Hope Polishan of Scranton looks to shoot the basketball.

Photo by Bill Tarutis

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Rev. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, chaired the Fun Fest Committee.

Since its founding eight years ago, the Earthly Angels have raised and then given away more than $100,000 to causes that support autistic children and their families.

The next event for the Earthly Angels is their major fund raiser, an island themed dinner-dance called “Reggae for Robert.” It is scheduled for August 1 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center. Only 200 tickets are available for this fun evening. For tickets or information, call 655-8515.

Brenda D’Eliseo, co-founder of the Earthly Angels, asks for donations of gift baskets to be raffled off at the event. Brenda can be reached at the same phone number.