WESTFIELD – For their annual scholarship fundraiser, the Sons of Erin’s Women’s Auxiliary decided on a seasonal take this Halloween, hiring Lisa Lanno, a regionally-renowned psychic spirit medium and paranormal researcher, for their event this Friday at the Sons’ Colleen Hall on William Street.
Lanno will be receiving validations and messages from the other side for an emotionally-charged two hours, helping those in attendance contact relatives, friends and even pets who have passed on.
She will also be giving away a full tarot card reading through a raffle.
Based in South Hadley, Lanno appears regularly on Mix 93.1 FM in Springfield and has been featured on Fox CT TV, WWLP’s “Mass Appeal” and WTNH TV and is always excited to help out with fundraisers.
“I do a lot of events, many for animal fundraisers. That’s my passion,” said Lanno. “But I’ll do any fundraiser if it is for a good cause. Whatever organization or individual needs help.”
“Most people come to me looking to connect with loved ones that have passed away, for closure and also just know they’re okay,” she said. “My job is to give those validations.”
Leslie Dodge, president of the Sons of Erin’s Women’s Auxiliary, is excited about bringing Lanno in and hopes to continue to raise an impressive sum for worthy scholars in the city.
“We have a lot of kids in Westfield pursuing their college educations and the auxiliary always tries to do a fundraiser,” said Dodge. “I’d been to a few Lisa Lanno shows at The Majestic and said ‘that’s fun, different and interesting, so let’s do that.'”
“We decided back in January that this time of year might be a fun time of year to do this,” said Dodge, stating that the Sons give out about 10 scholarships a year and have been doing so for the 20 years she has been a member.
“(Scholarships) are usually around $1,000 to $1,500,” she said. “The auxilliary is hoping to give out a $1,500 scholarship. I’m hoping to fill the hall and get 120 people.”
Tickets for the event, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, are $25.
