More than 1,200 spaghetti dinners were served today at St. Joe's in support of Brooklyn Sputore, who has had five surgeries to correct a rare medical condition, Vein of Galen Brain Malformation, and who faces more surgeries.
Her grandfather, Paul Sputore, said he's handling the medical bills for the family and so far they total more than $100,000. He said the family and more than 150 volunteers were hoping to raise from $15,000 to $20,000 today.
The community support for Brooklyn has been outstanding, Sputore said, including many anonymous donations delivered to his house.
"It's more than I ever could have imagined from the community," Sputore said. "Everybody has just been fantastic."
Local businesses and individuals donated more than 250 gift baskets for a Chinese auction at today's lunch/dinner.
Above, Brooklynn, 7, and Portia, 7, talk with Brooklyn's mom, Julie, while delivering a donation of $439.25 raised by local Girl Scouts yesterday.
More pictures after the jump:
This is why Batavia is
This is why Batavia is awesome! :)
Kudos to the St. Joe's
Kudos to the St. Joe's families, students, and staff for their support. What a beautiful child. Best wishes to her and to her family!