The Lynchburg-Clay FFA Chapter will be holding a Benefit Dinner to raise funds for the A Dog for Ben. Ben Ramsey, 13, is the 10th child out of 12 children of Butch and Patty Ramsey and resides in Highland County. Ben has several health issues; one which causes multiple seizures on a daily basis. Ben’s condition, Cortical Dysplasia, was caused by a birth defect. The seizures are so severe that on several occasions Ben wasn’t able to function in a normal way at all; according to his mother he has “spent many days sitting on the couch, unable to hold his head up, not speaking and drooling.”
Ben has been through two brain surgeries which has reduced the number of seizures however it has caused developmental delays and some behavioral issues. Ben also has severe allergic reactions and has been diagnosed with angioedema with an unknown trigger. He must always have an epi-pen and Benadryl with him at all times in case he would have an allergic reaction.
After doing research on how to improve Ben’s life; Patty has learned that a service dog will be a great benefit to Ben. The service dog will be able to relieve Ben of stress and alert his parents of a potential seizure and allergic triggers.
The Ramsey family are raising funds to help purchase the service dog for Ben. The fund for this is www.4PawsForAbility.org. Once 100% of the funds have been received, then it will still take 15-months to receive the dog for Ben. Donations can be made at http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/benjamin-ramsey/ADogForBen or by mailing a check to 4 Paws for Ability, 253 Dayton Ave., Xenia, Ohio 45385 with Benjamin Ramsey written on your check memo.
To help the Ramsey family, the Lynchburg-Clay FFA Chapter in cooperation with the LC Junior Class, they will be hosting a Dodgeball Tournament and Benefit Dinner/Silent Auction on Saturday, May 2nd , from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. 50% percent of the proceeds will directly benefit the “A Dog For Ben.”
In order to make this fundraiser a success we are asking for donations of supplies for the dinner, monetary donations to help purchase necessary supplies, or items for the Silent Auction. In return for your generous support, your business will receive promotion during the event.
We thank you in advance for any donation that you can provide. We are hoping this is a successful event to help the FFA raise funds to assist the Ramsey family.