7th annual fundraiser for Ethan Schwartz set for Nov. 9
The 7th Annual Fund Raiser for Gilbertsville resident Ethan Schwartz will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Banquet Hall of the North End Fire Company, 301 Prospect St., Pottstown.
Ethan is a 10-year-old boy who was born with the same congenital heart defect as Jimmy Kimmel’s son, Billy. A few weeks after his 2nd birthday, following his 4th surgery, Ethan suffered a cardiac arrest which led to a severe anoxic brain injury and has been wheelchair bound since then with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, in addition to his congenital heart condition. He requires vigilant and active medical care 24/7.
“It takes a village” to raise a child like Ethan, trying to provide as normal a life as possible for him and his family. As he grows, he requires new equipment to accommodate his needs; he regularly has therapies which are beneficial for his cognitive and physical abilities and is constantly having laboratory and bloodwork tests, doctor’s visits and hospital stays and other medical care which puts a burden on his family’s resources and relationships. There are many costs associated with his care which are totally out-of-pocket expenses.
Registration and checkin will commence at 6 p.m. with Bingo games running from 7-10 p.m. Prizes for Bingo game winners will consist of assorted designer bags by Coach, Kate Spade, Dooney & Bourke and Michael Kors. There will also be raffles and a 50/50 drawing at the end of the night.
You can learn more about Ethan’s Heart Journey at www.facebook.com/ EthansHeartJourney.
You can also help Ethan, his 13-year-old sister, Julianna, Mom and Dad have as happy and “normal” a life as possible doing at least one of the following:
• Register on line at bingobags4ethan.simpletix. com for Bingo and a fun Night Out
• Make an on-line donation at bingobags4ethan. simpletix.com
• Mail contributions to “The Ethan Schwartz Special Needs Trust”, PO Box 426, Gilbertsville, PA 19525
• Register on Nov. 9 with cash or check between 6 and 7 p.m.
• Make a cash or check donation on Nov. 9 anytime from 6 to 10 p.m.