UNION COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) -The community came together to support 3-year-old Aiden Allen, who is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia.
Aiden was diagnosed in February and is now in the middle of a 26-month treatment plan at UF Health.
His care includes hospital stays, surgeries, and ongoing medical procedures, an overwhelming process for any family, especially with a child so young.
“It’s heartbreaking,” said Lacie Ralbovsky, a close family friend. “You see adults go through this, but a baby? That’s tough. I couldn’t imagine.”
Wanting to help in a meaningful way, Ralbovsky and Kristy Hancock helped organize a fundraiser to help with the medical expenses and travel costs tied to the treatments.
“Even just a dollar makes a difference,” she said.
The event had a silent auction, l