8-Month-Old Evelynn Fighting Kleefstra Syndrome, Benefit to be H - KHGI-TV/KWNB-TV/KHGI-CD-Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings

Eight-month-old Evelynn Hazlett has a rare chromosomal abnormality called Kleefstra Syndrome and a benefit is planned for Feb. 17 to help with medical expenses.

The sloppy-joe feed is being held at the Funk School community building on Feb. 17 from 4-8 p.m.

A raffle and silent auction will be held and donations are also being accepted at the Great Western Bank in Holdrege.

Kleefstra syndrome is a rare genetic condition in which a tiny piece is missing from near the end of one of the body's 46 chromosomes. The disorder leads to abnormal development in many areas for most babies.