Biloxi Group Sells Shirts for Mural Preservation
Proceeds from shirt sales will fund the protective sealing of the Moonwalk Mural at Fred Haise Landing.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Philanthropy
Live Poll
Do you support using retail sales to fund the maintenance of local public art?
Organizers in Biloxi are selling Punk Rock Fred shirts to raise money for the maintenance of the Moonwalk Mural. The funds are earmarked for sealing the artwork to protect it from weather damage at the Highway 90 site.
Why it matters
The fundraiser ensures the preservation of the Moonwalk Mural, a tribute located at the site named after the Apollo 13 lunar module pilot. It also engages the public in a collaborative effort to honor the local icon.
The fundraising campaign honors Fred Haise as he reaches his 93rd birthday. Haise is internationally recognized for his role as the lunar module pilot on the 1970 Apollo 13 mission.
The players
Fred Haise
He is a former NASA astronaut who served as the lunar module pilot on the Apollo 13 mission and commanded landing tests of the space shuttle Enterprise.
Lucinda Perniciaro
She is the artist responsible for the design featured on the Punk Rock Fred shirt.
The details
The shirts feature artwork by Lucinda Perniciaro and are available for purchase at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Organizers are also accepting fan-submitted photos and videos to be included in a montage that will celebrate Haise.
Timeline
1970: Fred Haise flew on the Apollo 13 mission.
Oct. 22, 2026: The initiative to fund the mural preservation was announced.
Nov. 14, 2026: Fred Haise turns 93 and the montage will be released.
Market Landscape
The preservation of the mural at Fred Haise Landing follows the historical legacy set by the Apollo 13 mission. This initiative reflects a broader trend of local communities using niche merchandise to fund the maintenance of public historical tributes.
Residents can contribute to the mural's preservation by purchasing shirts at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Those interested in participating in the birthday tribute can submit media content for the upcoming video montage.
The takeaway
Supporting local fundraising efforts allows residents to maintain cultural landmarks while celebrating regional history. You can actively participate in community-led preservation by purchasing merchandise or contributing personal tributes to shared milestones.
What happens next
A birthday montage featuring fan submissions will be released on Nov. 14, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to support civic projects in our Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wlox.
Live Poll
Do you support using retail sales to fund the maintenance of local public art?
