Fundraiser set for Sharon infant

Aspen Tofel

Acting 4 Aspen/Raising 4 Rhizo Kids fundraiser will be Saturday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. at the Iron Horse Saloon, 124 North St., Sharon.

The fundraiser aims to raise awareness for the genetic disease carried by children like 1-year-old Aspen Tofel of Sharon who is one of only 100 people worldwide to be diagnosed with Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RDCP).

The rare disease causes severe physical and cognitive delays, stiff painful joints, respiratory difficulties and other debilitating features.

The fundraiser will include dinner, raffles and silent auctions.

For more information, call Theresa at (262) 737-7026.

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  1. Correction on phone number “262-737-7026” for Theresa.