Father Fights to Keep Haunted House Fundraiser Open for Daughter in Hospice

Haunted House Fundraiser in Jeopardy

• 💔 A father in San Bernardino is fighting to keep his decade-old haunted house fundraiser open.
• 🏥 The annual event is crucial for supporting his 17-year-old daughter, Andrea, who has been in hospice care for 5 years.
• 🎗️ Andrea is one of the oldest survivors of a rare genetic disease, medical astrocytic leukodystrophy.

New Location and City Inspections

• 🚚 The haunted house, originally from the family's home, was moved to a new downtown location due to noise complaints.
• 🚫 City inspectors deemed the new location unsafe and shut down the fundraiser just days before its grand opening.
• 🚧 The city cited unapproved permits for construction and identified electrical and access issues posing safety risks.

Permit Delays and Financial Strain

• ⏳ Obtaining an event permit is estimated to take 30 to 40 days, making an opening before Halloween impossible.
• 💸 The father states the fundraiser is essential for covering medical expenses, as relying solely on their pay is very difficult.

Plea for Support and Understanding

• 🙏 Officials say they are willing to work with the family on safety and fun.
• 📣 The father is appealing to those in power to remember his family's mission and his daughter's survival story.
• ✨ He hopes for the right decision to allow the fundraiser to proceed and help his daughter.