Stratford Comes Together for Young Campbell Taft

By Denise Pressman

The on Sunday, April 15, was HUGE success. The event was held at on Honeyspot Road in Stratford and it is estimated that over 500 people came to support the Taft family, who are raising funds to help pay for their 3-year-old son's cancer treatment.

Sherry Taft has written a background story on her son, Campbell, which can be read in the photo gallery.

Activities at the carnival included soccer, basketball, a bounce house, face painting by Megan Matto, a silent auction that had donations from over 60 local businesses as well as two awesome raffle items. Pizza and refreshments were served at the event, all of which was donated as well by local businesses.

All of the proceeds from the event went to the family since all of the goods and services had been donated. Campbell was not able to make it to the event since he was not feeling well but his big brother William and his dad Joe came down to join in the festivities.

Thank you to all who came down to the event to show your support and a huge thank you to the area businesses that donated to the silent auction. The event was a huge success due to the overwhelming support provided by all.

If you missed the event and would like to make a donation to the family you can visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/campbelltaft1. Through this link you can also receive updates on how Campbell is doing.