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Limo Company Accused Of Scamming Eaton Fire Victims On Prom Night
"Very nervous, horrified and disappointed," Alice's Kids spokesperson Hilary Riedemann said.
May 30, 2025
A special night meant to bring joy to students recovering from the Eaton Fire turned into a troubling case of betrayal after the limo service paid to take them to prom never showed up.
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"I tried to be forgiving and not have a vengeful spirit, but that doesn't mean you're not held accountable for what you do," Mom Angie DiClaudio said. "Aside from being just like, a huge letdown ... This wasn't even our money. This was a nonprofit trying to help kids who lost their homes in a fire."
The Virginia-based nonprofit Alice's Kids , with the help of actor Steve Carell, donated roughly $175,000 to treat 800 Altadena and Pasadena students to the full prom experience, including free tickets and limousine rides. It paid Shawn Lasley, the owner of Wize Guy Entertainment, $4,000 to take more than 20 students to their prom. However, parents scrambled to find a ride for their children when the night came.
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