The Temecula Elks recently held their annual fundraiser to support the Elks State Major Project.

The California-Hawaii Major Project provides in-home therapy for children with disabilities and vision screening for preschool children.

In addition to the Temecula Elks and guests in attendance, there were Elks from 12 other lodges in the California Southeast District who enjoyed a dinner and auction to raise money.

State Vice President Bob Walker and his wife, Diana, Temecula residents, were present to kick off the annual fundraising event. This year, more than $7,000 was raised.

The symbol for the Major Project is the purple piggy bank. All year, Elk members fill these banks with their change and donate the money to the Major Project.