By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
A sloppy joe dinner and silent auction for Shyleigh Howe is being planned for Saturday, July 27 at The Refuge, 702 3rd Street South in Ellendale. It starts at 4 p.m.
Shyleigh Lynne Howe, the daughter of Brad and Sarah (Bosshart) Howe, of Ellendale, was born June 4. She weighed 7 lbs., 4 ounces and measured 19 inches at the time of her birth.
Following Shyleigh Lynne’s birth, she underwent several tests at the Rochester Mayo Clinic. The doctors determined Shyleigh has a very rare genetic condition called Trisomy 13 and had to remain in the hospital for several weeks for further treatment. The Mayo Clinic has only seen one other case. It is hoped the early intervention that Shyleigh received will help her avoid some of the devastating effects of this rare condition.
Shyleigh was released from the hospital the first part of July but continues to require a feeding tube, along with the need of a weekly visit from a nursing assistant.
Shyleigh had been doing quite well, but suffered a setback Sunday, when her father had to revive her and she was taken back to Rochester.
The benefit will help Shyleigh’s family with the many medical expenses they will have to endure regarding her care.
An account has been set up in Shyleigh’s name at the First National Bank at Ellendale, Hope and Waseca, as well as at Kat's Tat's in Owatonna.
If you would like more information regarding the benefit or would like to donate items for the silent auction, contact Chelsey Johnson at 507-213-6497, or visit the Shyleigh Howe Web site that has been established at caringbridge.org.
