BBMS Happy Children Memorial Fund is hosted our 4th Annual Poppies Are Blooming BBQ Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who attended our fundraiser April 19, 2025. Thank you to all our volunteers Cathy Chapman, Polly Spencer , Debi Riveles, Robert and Jaime McCormack without your help events like ours would not be possible. To our board who works tirelessly to support families, in recovery and survivors of domestic violence.

Thank you to the band #David Priest and Winging it. Your sounded amazing. Joe your trailer is amazing. Joe Janott played guitar and sang, and Max Coleman played drums. Thank you for donating your time all of you. Special thanks to Mike Vernetti and David Cox. God bless you all for blessing us with your talents. Especially David continued work with Daniel Smith. Also our emcee Annie McKnight. God bless all of Daniel’s past and present therapist for their work with him.
Thank you to our sponsors Raymond Hannoun and Kimberly Nicole Hannoun # Green Valley Market for hosting our event. #therock Inn, #GreenValleySmokehouse

jacksplace #saltlick for donating food.

food.
The Bakery Next Door Delilah Trujillo for joining us with your delectable treats.

To all our prize sponsors

CANCUNCARDS

newmoonmassageandreiki

benihanas

magicmountain #hurricaneharbor

LACountyFair #raisingcanes #avharley #thedoghouse #barkbox #hollywoodwaxmuseum #Rosie Guiterrez #Robin Smith

Thank you to our board who works tirelessly on our mission. Supporting families in recovery and survivors of domestic violence. Your dedication and love is appreciated.

If you wanted to help but could not attend our Venmo and Zelle are listed below.

Here are a few pictures of our event and some raffle prize winners.

God bless you all. We are blessed by you and all those we help with your support. ❤️

Shout out to our Donors

Enter the raffle and win a prize by our generous donors. We want to thank some of our donors

Shout out to #Hurricane Harbor for donating 2 tickets

https://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharborla

Shout out to the #LA County Fair for donating 4 tickets

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Shout out to #Bark Box for donating $45.00 gift certificate

https://bark.co

Shout out to the #Hollywood Wax Museum for donating 2 tickets

https://www.madametussauds.com/

Shout out to #Pacific Park in Santa Monica for donating 2 tickets

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Shout out to #Magic Mountain for donating 2 tickets

https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain

Shout out to #The Dog House for donating $50.00 gift certificate

Facebook.comThedoghouseLV/

#Newmoonmassageandreiki for donating 1 hour massage

#Benihana for donating $20.00 gift card

https://www.benihana.com/

CancunCards 5 day 4 night stay

#Cancuncards #responsabilidadsocial #apoyoafundaciones #fundacion #SocialResponsibility #colaboracionCancuncards

BBMS Happy Children Memorial Scholarship Fund, founded on October 6, 2018, this would have been Brianna’s 38th birthday. We will help with toys, clothes, hygiene goods, and food.  The only condition is a commitment to living a life void of domestic violence. For those struggling with addiction, it is a commitment to sobriety…

Brianna Brandy Millard Smith,  our oldest daughter, died alone in the desert on March 30, 2014. As she walked alone along Highway 138 near Llano, CA. A semi-truck veered onto the shoulder of the road, striking Brianna and killing her instantly. The driver didn’t even know what he hit until he went back and found her body.

We don’t want this to be your story! The tragic ending of another family who will suffer the painful loss of a loved one to addiction or domestic violence. As a family, we often wonder what could we have done differently? That question will live with us for the rest of our lives. Brianna believed in helping others.  She would bring people home and give them a place to stay. Sharing what she had with others. As a teenager, she brought home a friend who became part of our family. Brianna was always helping others, even if it meant leaving herself with nothing. 

Leaving a domestic violence situation is the first step

Not drinking or using are the first steps toward mending a damaged relationship, whether with a family member, partner, employer, or, more importantly, a child. Daniel’s mom was denied that chance. 

We offer support to families in recovery from addiction and survivors of domestic violence. With your help, we provide toys, clothes, hygiene goods, and food.  The only condition is a commitment to living a life void of domestic violence. For those struggling with addiction, it is a commitment to sobriety…

If you are unable to attend or would like to help now. We accept Paypal, Venmo or Zelle.

*During the holidays, we provide toys, clothes, diapers, groceries, and holiday meals to recovering families and survivors of domestic violence. In 2024, we helped 47 individuals and children. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for your support.

If you need help, fill out the form below, and someone from BBMS will contact you. Or, if you would like to volunteer, call 661-904-59556 or fill out the form below.