Hockey fundraiser to support family with health challenges

FAMILY IN NEED--Max Warren, a 4-year-old autistic boy from Agoura Hills, is the beneficiary of the Miracle for Max fundraiser scheduled for Fri., Feb. 23 at the Easy Street Ice Arena in Simi Valley. Max's mother, Christina, is battling inoperable liver cancer. Max Warren is a 4-year-old boy from Agoura Hills who is in critical need of treatment and therapy for autism. His mother, Christina, has been diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer and recently had a kidney removed. She left her job to undergo chemotherapy. The family is facing financial difficulties with Christina's medical needs and Max's special needs.

A Miracle for Max fundraiser with a men's hockey league game will be held at 6:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 23 at the Easy Street Ice Arena, 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley.

Special guests include NBA star Samaki Walker and gospel singer Geovanni Garcia.

A silent auction will include such items as Nicolette Sheridan "Desperate Housewives" signed memorabilia, Howie Mandel memorabilia, Bruce Jenner appearance, VIP tickets to The Avengers arena football game, Westlake magazine coverage, tickets to Kings, Lakers and Dodgers games, and an NFL football signed by Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and coach Jimmy Johnson.

Advance tickets are $20 per person or $30 per family. Price at the door will be $30 per person or $40 per family.

To reserve a seat, make checks payable to Max Warren Special Needs Trust, 23679 Calabasas Road, No. 409, Calabasas, CA 91302.

For more information, go to www.miracleformax.com.