BY TIANA GOEGEBUER
A teenager in Riverside was able to attend his high school prom thanks to the generous people in his community.
Recently, 16 year-old Albert Luna, Jr. and his girlfriend, Vanessa Flores, had no hope of attending prom. Luna’s parents had both recently lost their jobs, and his father said that there was just no feasible way for them to pay for prom because of it. This was hard on both parents, who wanted so badly for their son to be able to attend his prom. According to Albert Luna, Sr., it “crushed” him.
Kimberley Mickey, a family friend, knew about the family’s dilemma, and wanted to do something to help out. She told the family not to worry, that she had it covered. Mickey then made a post on the Facebook page, “What’s Going On in Riverside County,” and she almost immediately saw a response from the community. Riverside Mission Florists, a local flower shop, was one of the first places to help Luna out. They donated the corsage and boutonniere for the teens, and another company graciously donated the tuxedo. A restaurant offered to cover dinner for Luna and his friends, and a car company provided a limousine.
Albert Luna was able to experience first-hand that there are people out there who genuinely care about others. And that is one of the greatest gifts a person can give to someone else.
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