Family Trying To Raise $50,000 For A Life Changing Surgery

Kevin Wheat was just 3 years old when he nearly drowned. The accident left him with brain damage. Kevin's family is hoping to travel to China for a procedure that is only there. But they can't do it without your help.

By: Jamie Burch | WKRG-TV
Published: October 23, 2009

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Family and friends of Kevin Wheat are hoping to raise a lot of money to help change the 5-year-old's life for the better

Kevin nearly drowned when he was 3 years old. The accident left him with brain damage. Doctors had to perform a tracheotomy to help him breathe. They also installed an abdominal feeding tube.

Now two years later, Kevin's family is hoping to raise $50,000 so they can travel to China for a special procedure that is only performed there.

To help get the Wheat family to China, friends are holding a fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday) at Faith Baptist Church on Jack Williams Road in Wilmer. Dinner plates are available for $6 and there will be homemade cookies, cakes and pies for sale.

If you can't make it tomorrow, you can also make a donation to the "Little Kevin Wheat Fund" at any Regions Bank.