Layna Adcock says Candace and Clinton Martin are dedicated parents, but their world was turned upside down when their one-year-old daughter Olivia was diagnosed with leukemia in July.
“You know, they’re trying to work off and on when they can, but it’s hard when you have to take your daughter to the oncologist,” Adcock said. “She’s at Norton Cancer Center, and then she’s got to go in for strong chemo in September, and they have to have a hospital stay, which means again they’ll be out of work.”
Adcock and Beverly Stone, who are Olivia’s grandmothers, and other community members have stepped up to support the family. That includes organizing a benefit for Olivia, to be held at the Hart County Veteran’s Committee Building on Saturday, September 27.
“The bike ride and the car show registration is at 9 a.m., and we’re having trophies given away, and the band Country Strong will be there,” Adcock said. “Two food trucks will be there, just a part of the community coming together to help Olivia on that day the best we can.”
The event will also include a silent auction, for which items are currently being accepted.
“Any donations are very much appreciated and needed to help this family with, you know how the bills add up with hospital stays, spinal taps, chemotherapy,” Adcock said. “She’s 19 months old. We mostly need your prayers.”
Contact Adcock at 270-501-0697 for more information or to donate an item to the silent auction.
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