<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=37mfsV_0wDNI2yc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=37mfsV_0wDNI2yc00" width="900" height="630" ><figcaption>Image Credit: Mark and Jacob Foster Care</figcaption></figure>This October 20th, the Mark and Jacob Iskander Foundation is hosting their first charity event in memory of Mark and Jacob Iskander, two young brothers whose lives were tragically cut short four years ago. The event will take place at the Westlake Yacht Club and aims to raise vital funds for the newly established Mark and Jacob Foster Care Ministry.<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2N0LGC_0wDNI2yc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2N0LGC_0wDNI2yc00" width="1545" height="2000" >Charity Event DetailsEnjoy live entertainment, kids’ activities, and a silent auction, with all proceeds supporting foster youth programs. Tickets for the event are on sale now, and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to supporting foster youth. Donations, ticket purchases, and auction bids are all tax-deductible, making it an easy way to give back while receiving financial benefits. The Iskander Family is also matching donations up to $20,000.<ul><li>📅 Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024</li><li>🕐 Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM</li><li>📍 Location: Westlake Yacht Club, 32119 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, CA</li><li>🎟️ Purchase tickets</li></ul>Silent AuctionAuction highlights include one-of-a-kind Simpsons artwork created especially for this event, celebrating the "power of kids," as well as gift baskets from Warner Brothers, Amazon MGM, and other exclusive items. Attendees can also bid on trips, date night packages, golf baskets, sports memorabilia, children’s items, and more, making it a fantastic opportunity to find unique gifts while giving back to the foster care community.Dunk a SheriffIn addition to the silent auction, just in time for holiday shopping, the event will feature a fun competition between Sheriff Fryhoff and Captain Seetoo. These two local leaders will face off to raise money for the foster care agency, with a twist—whoever raises the least amount will take the plunge in the dunk tank! Attendees can contribute to their favorite and help decide who gets dunked, all while supporting a great cause.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0sqA3y_0wDNI2yc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0sqA3y_0wDNI2yc00" width="1286" height="1486" ></figure>Nancy Iskander, the boys' mother, shared, “This event is not just a way to keep Mark and Jacob's memory alive but also an opportunity to turn unimaginable loss into a blessing for the most vulnerable children in our community."If you or someone you know would like to sponsor or donate an auction item to our event, please contact markandjacobcharityevent@gmail.com.Honoring the Legacy of Mark &amp; Jacob IskanderThe Mark and Jacob Foster Care Ministry, located in Westlake Village, was created by the Iskander Family to honor their boys by providing support to foster youth and their families in the local community. With half of foster parents quitting within their first year, the Ministry’s goal is to provide much-needed resources to ensure stability in Foster Care.<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3MuXNJ_0wDNI2yc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3MuXNJ_0wDNI2yc00" width="1495" height="1924" ></div></body>

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Charity Event for Foster Youth in Honor of Mark and Jacob Iskander

This October 20th, the Mark and Jacob Iskander Foundation is hosting their first charity event in memory of Mark and Jacob Iskander, two young brothers whose lives were tragically cut short four years ago. The event will take place at the Westlake Yacht Club and aims to raise vital funds for the newly established Mark and Jacob Foster Care Ministry.