CRESTVIEW — The Baxleys have additional financial support to help their daughter, Madison, who has Turner syndrome.
Saturday's Turner Syndrome Family Fun Day at Old Spanish Trail Park raised almost $3,000, according to event organizer Ashley Baxley.
Most of the proceeds will benefit the 5-year-old's medical expenses, including weekly physical and occupational therapy sessions. Twenty-five percent of the amount will benefit the Turner Syndrome Society of the United States, Baxley said.
Madison, or Madi, was born with Turner syndrome, a chromosome disorder present in one in every 2,000 female births, according to the society's website. The disorder affects growth, visual impairment, hearing loss and irregularities with the heart, liver and kidneys.
Almost 200 people attended the weekend fundraiser, which raised awareness and offered children’s activities, live music and food.
“We would like to say a huge thank you to the community for all of the support and love,” Ashley stated in an email. “It was great to see everyone come together for a cause so close to my heart.
“We will be able to fund Madi’s therapy for quite a while, and as her parents we feel so blessed, and it is a huge burden off of our shoulders."
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This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: 'FACES OF TURNER SYNDROME:' Event raises community awareness of chromosome disorder