One-year-old Evie Siau takes multiple drugs to prevent seizures and must attend several therapy sessions each week due to Sturge-Weber Syndrome. The congenital disorder can cause neurological abnormalities, glaucoma and a "portwine stain," or severe birthmark across the face.
Her family has volunteered to raise $13,000 for the organization 4 Paws For Ability, a nonprofit that trains dogs to work with people who have seizure disorders. Once the Siaus raise $13,00, Evie will be eligible for a service dog of her own.
The family is holding a fundraiser to help reach their goal at Pinstripes. The event includes bocce, a silent auction, raffle, hors d'oeuvres and desert.
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To register via credit card, visit http://www.4pawsforability.org/donation.html. Before submitting payment through PayPal, click on "Add" in the "Special Instructions" section of "Review Your Information" and be sure to include "IN HONOR OF EVELYN SIAU." Once you receive your email confirmation, forward it to Colleen Siau at cjqsiau@angel4evie.com and you will be placed on the guest list. To pay by check, below and mail it to the address listed. To pay by cash, contact Colleen Siau at cjqsiau@angel4evie.com.
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