Beef & Beer Benefit Planned for 'Matey'

A beef & beer benefit for 26-year-old Shawn Matey is planned for Saturday April 20, at the Elmwood Park Zoo.

Matey, 26, is confined to a wheelchair as a result of his cerebral palsy. He was born three months premature and has endured multiple painful procedures and surgeries for his condition.

Matey's family currently transports him in a van that is more than 15 years old and needs to be replaced. A new van will cost between $40,000 and $60,000 and so a benefit was planned to raise money for the effort.

You can help Matey and his family by making a donation or donating items to be used as raffle or silent auction prizes at future fundraisers. Donations can be made at the upcoming benefit (Checks should be made out to Stephen or Susan Matey. Write "Shawn Matey Van Fundraiser" in the memo line). Donations can also be made at Matey's fundraising website.

For information on this or other fundraising events or to offer donations, call Tom O’Donnell at 610-476-3050, Sue Matey at 610-304-1958, or Kristyn Matsinger at 610-304-5924.