The Lancaster Sweet Shoppe in Lancaster, owned by Jonathan and Jennie Groff, donated all of its proceeds from Sept. 26 to the FRAXA Research Foundation in honor of JT Sardina, the son of Tom and Erin Sardina. More than 100 people visited the shop that day. Tom also advertised the event at his dental practice, which matched all proceeds from the event.
The fundraiser garnered more than $15,205 for FRAXA's work. It also provided opportunities for the Sardinas and other families affected by fragile X syndrome to meet. Organizers hope to make the event an annual fundraiser for FRAXA.
JT, the youngest of four children, was diagnosed with fragile X syndrome in April at 13 months old. Erin, an occupational therapist and a mother of three previous children, knew early on that JT had developmental differences and set out to find answers. After receiving the official fragile X diagnosis, she and Tom discovered FRAXA while researching JT's condition. By raising money for FRAXA, they hope to help fund treatments and potentially a cure for JT and others with fragile X syndrome.
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