WELLINGTON - More than 400 people came out Sunday to Gypsy's Horse Irish Pub and Restaurant to support Acreage resident Courtney Wolfe, 13, who was diagnosed with leukemia in August.

Michelle Boyle, president of the Kids Cancer Foundation, said the event raised more than $15,000, which will be used to help assist the family.

"The money will not only help Courtney’s family financially during this difficult time but just knowing that so many people love and care about Courtney will help to give both Courtney and her family the strength they will need to fight this battle against leukemia," Boyle wrote in a e-mail to supporters.

The event featured a chicken wing-eating contest, live band, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. The winner of the chicken wing-eating contest was able to eat 27 wings in 3 minutes. The Forum's sports editor Jason Stromberg took part, eating 16 wings down in 3 minutes.

"I felt like everybody was a winner there, not just the person who ate the most wings," he said. "Just being there was the most important part. We all were there for a good cause to support a good family."

Courtney's father Larry Wolfe said his daughter is currently in remission, but will still have to face 2 and a half years of treatment.

"It's hard to see my 13-year-old go through this," he said. "She used to be very active. She has good days and bad days. I'm very proud of her. She still has a strong spirit."

To learn more about Courtney or to keep track of her progress click here.