Introduction to the Incident
Prom night for students affected by the Eaton Fire hit a snag when limos that were supposed to show up to pick them up, never arrived.
The limos were donated by a charity who says they are now out more than $4,000 and nearly spoiled a special night for a group of high school students.
The Impact on Students and Parents
"I don’t think I’m upset, I’m angry," said Carris Meyers, who lost her home and business to the Eaton Fire.
Meyer’s daughter, Hannah, was one of several students left stranded when the limos intended to take them to prom.
The students were all in some ways affected by the Eaton Fire and the nonprofit group, Alice’s Kids, had donated the limo service. The organization from Virginia gained attention locally when actor Steve Carrell posted a video announcing the group was going to cover the cost of the prom tickets for high school seniors impacted by the fires.
Response from Affected Families
"The kids are like ‘It’s okay, mom, we had fun,’ but we’re like, ‘not again, not another disappointment,’" said Meyers.
Ron Fitzsimmons, executive director of Alice’s Kids, tells NBC4 he tried calling the owner of Wize Guy Entertainment, after paying the company more than $4,300 for three limos.
"I called him, called him, called him nothing, zero. His phone shut down," said Fitzsimmons.
The director says the money was cashed and the limos were a no-show.
Alleged Scam and Its Aftermath
"Tt’s not about the money at this point. You know, it’s, it’s the anger and you, you just want to release that anger onto something and you have nowhere to go," said Fitzsimmons.
Myers says some parents also tried contacting the owner and were blocked.
"He’s not worth the gum on the bottom of my shoe. If you are so broke to take $4,300 from a charity of all people, then what kind of human being are you?" said Carrie.
When the limos did not arrive, Myers says the parents paid for Ubers. She and other parents are now trying to raise funds and recoup the money lost for the group that so generously gave to them.
Attempts to Reach Out to the Limo Service
NBC4 attempted to reach out to Wize Guy Entertainment for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
Conclusion
The incident involving the alleged limo service scam has left a sour taste for the students and parents affected by the Eaton Fire. Despite the efforts of a charity to make their prom night special, the no-show of the limos has resulted in financial loss and disappointment. The community is now coming together to support the affected families and raise funds to recoup the lost money.
FAQs
- Q: What happened to the limos that were supposed to pick up the students?
A: The limos never arrived, leaving the students stranded. - Q: Who donated the limo service?
A: The nonprofit group, Alice’s Kids, donated the limo service. - Q: How much money was lost due to the alleged scam?
A: The charity lost more than $4,300. - Q: What are the parents doing to recover the lost money?
A: The parents are trying to raise funds to recoup the money lost for the charity. - Q: Was the owner of Wize Guy Entertainment reachable for comment?
A: No, NBC4 did not receive an immediate response from the owner of Wize Guy Entertainment.
