GILBERT, AZ — A Gilbert business owner will be donating a portion of sales and hosting a silent auction to help raise money for the family of Preston Lord.
The 16-year-old died after being attacked at a Halloween party last year, and the case is still under investigation.
From 11 a.m. to close on Wednesday, Jan. 31, The Brass Tap at Verde in Gilbert will donate 25% of sales to the Lord family.
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Nick Ciletti sat in the historic First Institutional Baptist Church and listened to one of Pastor Warren Stewart's sermons ahead of his late-June retirement:
"Sitting down with Pastor Dr. Warren Stewart is such a motivating experience for me.
He is able to bring scripture to life, connect the dots, and craft a strong, positive message in the process. And his impact goes beyond the church; his work as a civil rights leader has created concrete change across Arizona and has opened a lot of eyes in the process. It's no wonder he stuck around for nearly half a century!"
Celebrating the legacy of pastor and Civil Rights leader Dr. Warren Stewart
Surrounding businesses have also donated items for a silent auction, from gift baskets to self-care and beauty products, clothing, and gift certificates. All proceeds from that will go to the Lord family, as well as 100% of sales of specialty State Forty Eight T-shirts honoring Preston, and a 50-50 raffle.
Brass Tap General Manager Cole Hammer hopes it provides a place for people to come together and stand up against teen violence, while also helping a family in their darkest hour.
You can find The Brass Tap at 2442 S. Recker Rd. in Gilbert.
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