In Honor of Faith and Kiya, Local Jeweler Hosts Dig for Diamonds (and Other Gemstones) to Raise Money for a Fortuna Skateboard Park
Video provided by Bartow’s Jewelers in Fortuna
Gems and jewels glisten in preparation for the Third Annual Fundraiser hosted by Bartow’s Jewelers in Fortuna on October 6. Every year the participants pay to dig for sparkling beauties and the money raised goes to benefit a non-profit. This year the money goes to help create a skate park in Fortuna in honor of Kiya Kitchen and Faith Tsarnas who were killed while skateboarding over two years ago in a rural area outside the town.
Noting that the trial of Kiya Kitchen’s mother in the death of the two girls was emotionally exhausting for the community, Trish Foster, Bartow’s manager explained, “It is time to focus all our energy on something positive.”
Dig for Diamonds will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Fortuna’s Apple Harvest Festival right in front of Bartow’s Jewelers new location, corner of 11th and Main Street.
“We will be asking for $10 per scoop per person,” the event Facebook invitation states. “You are welcome to donate more or less. Keep in mind we are trying to build this amazing skate park that OUR YOUTH need desperately.”
The event adds, “Join us in making this a possibility for the kids of Fortuna and Humboldt. Help us make a change! We love you Kiya and Faith.”
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This is a AWESOME way to pay respect to a horrible tragedy.im a skater myself and we NEED a skate park in fortuna.i will be there ..mega thanks to everyone involved!!
An excellent effort. A suitible memorial. No H8
great idea to bring healing to the community
Awesome!
I went this year and LOVE this! What a beautiful way to give to the community 😍