Author: Mike Deny

Benefit Dinner Scheduled for Saturday, December 7^th in Galeton

The dinner will take place at the Raymond Richar VFW, 221 Germania St. Galeton, PA 16922

From the family and friends of Claire.

We warmly invite everyone who has been praying for Claire since September 1, 2024, when she was discovered unresponsive. Ten-year-old Claire was airlifted to Geisinger Medical Center and then transferred to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she is gradually but surely recovering. Her parents, Corey & Courtney Anderson of Galeton, PA (previously from Coudersport, PA), have been by her side, dedicating most of their time to stay with Claire. They have high hopes that this fundraiser will help them continue to be at CHOP in Philadelphia for Claire’s extensive physical therapies during her recovery.

With a $10.00 donation, you will receive a choice of homemade soups, salads, rolls, cookies, and drinks. Numerous raffle items have been generously donated, along with some larger ticket items priced at $5. Among the exciting prizes are a 65” Flatscreen TV (donated by Swan’s Garage), handcrafted wooden Harley Davidson Flag Artwork (donated by Scott Bice in memory of his daughter Rachael), two half pigs (the winner pays for processing and packaging), a 14” Chromebook Laptop donated by The New Plaza Café (Rick & Amy Smith), a year’s worth of pizza (donated by Murphy’s Pizza), a Ruger Gun 10/22 (donated by Generations Hunting Club), and a 16” Harley Davidson STAYC E-Bike (donated by Larry’s Sport Center), with more items being added daily! Drawings will commence at approximately 7:45 PM on December 7^th. Organizers are continue to graciously accept donations of all sizes—large items, smaller items, baskets, and gift certificates. If you’d like to make a contribution, please reach out to one of the following contacts:

Galeton area contacts: Crystal Shutt at 814-203-6168 or Stefanie Ives at 814-435-6548.

Items can also be dropped off at Galeton VFW or Larry’s Sport Center.

Westfield area contacts: Luan Kowalski at 570-404-2345 or Katie Young at 570-439-5416.

Coudersport area contacts: Caroline Powers at 814-558-7674 or Kim Goodenough at 814-558-4893.

Corey and Courtney would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to every individual and business for their continuing support during this difficult time. The ongoing fundraisers and prayers have been immensely helpful to them and Claire! They would be deeply appreciative if everyone could come together in prayer for Claire’s vision to return—she is making significant progress in all other areas, but this is their primary concern at this time. Claire adores having her mom read her cards—if you would like to send her one, please address it to:

Thank you all… Our community has united in support of our beautiful and spirited Claire; we truly believe the power of prayer is having an effect!