Fundraiser set for Sunman father needing transplants

Will be held on Saturday

(GUILFORD, Ind.) – A local husband and father is battling stage 5 chronic kidney disease. 

Wally Gilbreath was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 22. He is now 38-years-old and in need of a pancreas and kidney transplant. 

“The days ahead will present many challenges, but there is one th8ing that we all know: Wally is an amazing person with tremendous strength and resolve and has a community pulling together for him,” .said his wife, Rachel. 

Eight Top Grill in Guilford is going to host a fundraiser this Saturday. There will be food, music, split the pot, raffle baskets, door prizes and more.

It takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on April 27. 

You can also make donations to help with medical funds by visiting any Civista Bank and asking for the “Wally Gilbreath Fund.”

Here is the flyer for Saturday's event: