HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 11-19 Fundraiser set for teen's family MAPLEWOOD REVIEW Fundraiser set for teen's family
Family and friends say Mya Hughes,a After high school,Mya dreamed of
sophomore at North High School,was a moving to New York and attending a per-
typical teen,brimming with energy and forming-arts school.
plans,enthusiasm and humor. A benefit has been scheduled to help
They lost that spark that was 15-year-old defray the costs of medical and funeral
Mya on Sept.9,when she suddenly col- expenses for Mya's family.It will be held
lapsed while playing with friends outside at American Legion Post 39,2678 E.Sev-
in her Maplewood yard.She had suffered a enth Ave.,North St.Paul,from 3 to 7 p.m.
sudden and it eversible heart attack. Saturday,No 22.
Friends and family remember Mya as a Attendees will enjoy a$10 spaghetti
girl with big dreams but tight ties to fam- dinner,a silent auction,raffle,bake sale
ily."She loved to listen to music,talk on and chances for the grand prize,a big-
the phone,social media,hanging with her screen TV,as well as a variety of other
friends...she loved to dance,"recalls an prizes.
organizer of an upcoming fundraiser for Donations of prizes are welcomed;call
the family. Angel at 651-285-6267 or email tinakir-
And"watching scary movies with her choff @gmail.com. '
mom,stepfather and little sister...she The Mya Hughes Memorial Fund has
loved hanging out with her mom." been set up at U.S.Bank.
NOV 1 O 2014