Fundraiser for Mel Roark’s Grandson on May 22nd – Ed Harris to Attend –

Grandson Braden Victim of Rattlesnake Attack – Family Needs Help

Well-known OB community activist Mel Roark is holding a fundraiser for her grandson, Braden, who was bitten by a rattlesnake on April 12th. The family is facing enormous hospital bills as Braden had to take more than 35 vials of anti-venom and each one cost $2,000.

Ed Harris, the mayoral candidate, will also be on hand to show support to Mel and Braden.

This all takes place on Sunday, May 22nd, from 3 to 6 pm at The Inn at Sunset Cliffs, 1370 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. Food, beverages, drawings and entertainment by very local John Tafolla.

Here is the family’s flier:

3 thoughts on “Fundraiser for Mel Roark’s Grandson on May 22nd – Ed Harris to Attend –”

Yay! Thanks for posting this OBR. Mel is a wonderful Obcean and her family really needs the help. This is what Obecans do, they rally and help each other out.

I’ll be there….what’s YOUR excuse?!

JESUS !!! $70k because of a snake bite! At least they had the anti-venom. I’ve heard if you get bit by a black widow spider you’re pretty screwed because the hospitals just don’t carry the anti-venom. Which makes you think, what are these hospitals for if they either can’t help you or will put you into debt.