Local leaders in the construction industry will host a casino night benefit on Saturday, June 28, to remember the life of Trent Tobin and to raise money to support his wife and daughters. Tobin, a longtime San Luis Obispo construction worker, died unexpectedly from pancreatic cancer on Feb 17.

The event, held from 7:30 to 10:30 PM, will be hosted at Holland Ranch and will feature a live and silent auction, casino games, food and drinks. Tickets are $40 each and all proceeds will go to assisting the Tobin family with basic needs, now and in the future, of Tobin’s daughters, Emily, 14, and Samantha, 11. Additionally, much of the funding will be diverted to support the costly medical bills of Tobin’s wife, Judy Tobin, a cancer survivor, currently undergoing treatment for a second bout of the illness.

Tobin, who was the sole provider for his family during his wife’s treatment, was diagnosed with cancer after a visit to his wife in the hospital. His untimely death, one month shy of his 50th birthday, shocked the Tobin family, friends and the community.

“Losing a husband and a father will take all their courage through the coming years,” said Carty Holland of Holland Construction and the Tobin Girl’s Benefit Committee. “With community support, we can help alleviate their financial burden and keep Trent’s memory alive.”

Holland Ranch is located at 2275 Carpenter Canyon Road, across from the Cold Canyon Landfill, in San Luis Obispo. Tickets for the event can be purchased by contacting Jaime at 788-0285 or are available at Monterey St. Espresso in downtown San Luis Obispo. Patrons must be 21 years or older to attend the event.

For more information on the benefit or to make a donation contact Carty Holland at 541-0410.