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Zelienople Rotary Club to hold fundraiser for local family

Jax Ramirez, 7, of Zelienople, suffers from a rare condition called IPEX which can be helped greatly with a blood stem cell donor. The family is searching for candidates. Text JAXRAMIREZPA to 61474 to see if you may be a match. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle

The Zelienople Rotary Club will host a fundraiser at ShuBrew Brewery & Food on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 5 p.m. until close, for the Ramirez family, whose 10-year-old son, Jax, is battling IPEX syndrome, a rare genetic disease.

Volunteers will seat guests and serve food and drinks, with all tips going toward Jax's medical expenses.

Those interested can learn more about Jax’s journey at matchforjax.org. To learn more about the Zelienople Rotary Club, visit www.zelienoplerotary.org.

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