More than $15,000 raised for local cancer patient

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.

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Although not a native Floridian, Wellington/Royal Palm Beach Forum reporter Nadia Sorocka has called Florida her home for most of her life. She went to school in Palm Beach County graduating from John I. Leonard High School and Palm Beach State College. After receiving her Associate of Art degree she attended the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Communications in 2004.

Nadia was able to combine her two passions - education and journalism - when she became a staff writer for Forum Publishing Group. Her column, Class Notes, allowed her to voice concerns with the education system as well as highlight positive aspects.

In February 2011 she became the reporter for the Wellington and Royal Palm Forums. She enjoys getting to know the people who call the western communities their home.

She may reached at nxsorocka@tribune.com or 561-351-6112.