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Benefit Hands is hosting a benefit for Taylor Matlock "Tater Tot" as her friends and family call her. Taylor is three years old and has had a hard first few years of life. Taylor has had 12 surgeries since birth and will have to have at least 2 more. She was born early and had a few delays. She had to have skull surgery very early in life, which caused her to flat line and then causing her to have Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Both of these diseases are very challenging. Her insurance keeps denying her some medical equipment that could really help her, such as a wheelchair, a car seat that would fit her properly, and other items that would be beneficial. Not too mention, traveling back and forth to St. Louis to see her doctors is also costly. When Taylor has surgeries even if out patient, she does NOT do well and ends up having to stay in the hospital. Please help us make her life more comfortable as she grows. Taylor is the child of Timothy Matlock and Ashley Brothers (owner of Fun4Tots, both of Effingham, Illinois. Her grandparents are Tammy Katt, wife of the late David Katt of Effingham, Illinois, and Jerome and Laurie Brothers of Mattoon, Illinois.

The benefit will be held at the Effingham Village Square Mall in the old CJ Banks, and old Hallmark/Kirlin's stores. The date is set for Saturday, November 7 from 11AM-7PM and with a full day of activities. Joe's Pizza and Pasta will be served for lunch and dinner. There will be games for the kids, silent and live auction, a bug run with REO Speedwagon Tickets for 1st place winner, Frozen Characters will be making an appearance. Chad Collyer who is a mentalist will be on site most of the day. Local musician Abby Reed is coming in the afternoon and will be possibly singing, signing and selling her cds. Spencer Patton, who plays for the Texas Rangers and from Altamont is also going to be make an appearance. Jedidiah (Jed) Adam will also be coming and singing a few songs. Raffles, fun photo shoot, and a bake sale.

There is lots of great items and something for everyone! Come for the day for free, or purchase a wristband for $15 for the day that includes both meals, games, and popcorn. Meals will be $8 for all ages except under age of 3 will be Free. Definitely will be a fun day for all ages!! Make it a family day and come show your support. For more information please call Brigit Greuel at 217-259-3418. Donations can be made at Teutopolis State Bank at either location of Sigel or Teutopolis. Make Checks payable to Taylor Matlock. Donations are also accepted online. Cash, check, and credit cards will be accepted that day. Can also see more about the day at www.facebook.com/benefithands under events for Taylor Matlock.