The couple began pushing for an MRI of her brain several months ago. ![]() Upon a doctor’s advice, they had her tested for autism, and took her to an allergist, opthalmologist, speech and physical therapists. She was developing normally until about 18 months of age when her verbal progress stopped and she began having difficulty walking. We hope the proceeds from this event will allow Justin and April to take the steps they need to help their beautiful daughter, Elowyn.”Įlowyn’s diagnosis came after more than 1-½ years of trying to figure out what was wrong with her, Pollard said. The Pollard family needs our help, and we have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the county employees, the defense bar, the (judicial) bench, court staff and Macomb County businesses. “We may at times argue in the courtroom but when all is said and done, we take care of one another. “What began as an idea to hold a small backyard fundraiser has now quickly evolved into something much bigger, thanks to the Macomb County legal community’s selfless willingness to contribute to this obviously important cause,” said Joshua Van Laan, spokesman for the organizers. Justin and April Pollard with their daughters, Waverly, 1, from left, Rowan, 5, and Elowyn, 3. He said family members and friends have been helping them.Ĭounty prosecutors quickly put together the fundraiser to help raise funds through the legal community and the public. “The amount of support is unbelievable,” he said. There is a suggested $20 donation that will include pizza and salad donated by Femminineo Law and prize raffles. ![]() Monday at Madison’s in downtown Mount Clemens. Pollard’s Prosecutor’s Office colleagues have scheduled a fundraiser for 5:01 p.m. A account has raised $80,000 for the expected experimental treatments. Word of Elowyn’s diagnosis has drawn a wave of support for the couple.
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