Jacob’s House

TEMECULA, CA- September 16, 2008 - Jacob’s House, Inc. challenges all softball players, their families, and friends to join the 1st Annual Family Fun Softball Tournament on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 9am - 5:00pm at the Harveston Ballpark Fields in Temecula.

Jacob’s House invites the public to form teams and join the softball tournament. The cost is $1,000 per team entry fee. All proceeds will go directly to the Jacob’s House “Build A Dream With Us” capital campaign.

Everyone is invited to cheer a favorite team to victory. There will also be food and activities for the family to enjoy.

“We’re looking forward to seeing the community come together for a great cause and some good-natured competition,” says Christina Gamboa, Vice President of Marketing for Jacob’s House.

The date of October 11 has been chosen in memory of Jacob Nelson’s birthday.

“He loved sports, people, and this community. We couldn’t think of anything more fitting to do on his birthday,” says Jacob’s parents, Shawn and Stephanie Nelson.

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Charity Spotlight

Valley Living Magazine, August 2008

Jacob Nelson passed away on October 22, 2006 as a result of a traffic accident. In the 24 years that Jacob was here on earth, his love for people and his family defined who he was as a person. He had a positive effect on more people than most people will have in a lifetime.

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This video was shown at the Jacob’s House Kickoff Event held on May 27, 2008.

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The North County Times (The Californian)
By: NICOLE SACK - Staff Writer

TEMECULA —- After the death of his son, Temecula City Manager Shawn Nelson shared with a handful of community members his desire to see a Ronald McDonald House built in the city.

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