A Fundraiser for Matthew Melo's Family that Will Make You Sweat

From the city of Mission Viejo:

Residents are invited to get fit and burn calories for a good cause on Saturday, Oct. 18.

A special fitness class will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Montanoso Recreation Center to raise money for the family of Matthew Melo. Matthew was one of five teens killed in a fiery car crash on the I-5 freeway in Irvine. He was a student at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.

“Instead of families putting aside money for the upcoming holidays, they are trying to raise money for a funeral,” said class instructor Melisa Stoner, who is a friend of the Melo family. “This is a great way to help out.”

The class will mix weights and body weight exercises including cardio and strength training and will cater to all fitness levels.

A Montanoso membership is not required to take the one-time class, but members and non-members are asked to donate a minimum of $10 to participate. Those who are unable to attend can support the family by donating online at http://www.gofundme.com/fhmmhg.

The Montanoso Recreation Center is at 25800 Montanoso Drive. For more information, call 949-859-4348.

Catch up with all the crash-related news on Patch:

• 5 Teens Die in Fiery Crash on I-5 -- Updated, 3 Boys ID’d by Soccer Coach
• Victims of I-5 Crash Went to Mission Viejo Schools
• Candlelight Vigil Planned at Capo Sunday for Crash Victims
• Driver in Irvine Crash that Killed 5 Teens Identified
• Candlelight Vigil: ‘We’re All Together. We’re Going to Get Through This. I have No Words’
• Teen Crash: Unlicensed Driver Took Relative’s Car, Officials Say
• Soccer Club to Host Fundraiser for Families of Victims of Irvine Crash
• VIDEO: Soccer Team that Lost 2 Players in Crash Plays First Game Without
• Vigil and Funeral Mass Planned for Two Teens Killed in Irvine Crash
• Boys & Girls Club of Capo Valley Raising Funds for Families of Teens who Died in Crash

PHOTO Mathew Melo is the one on the right.

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