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Amy Sue Root, now 9, was critically injured in an accident in January that resulted in critical head injuries. The Edgewater girl's family needs a special fan to transport her to and from medical visits. A major fundraiser is being held noon-4 p.m. today for her at Beachside Tavern.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A fundraiser is being held noon to 4 p.m. today at Beachside Tavern, 690 East Third Ave, for Amy Sue Root, the 8-year-old Edgewater girl struck by a truck while riding her Razor scooter in her Edgewater neighborhood.
Amy Sue, now 9, suffered critical head injuries when she was thrown 60 feet after accidentally darting out in front of the vehicle on Jan. 24, and she is in need of a specialty van to transport her back and forth for medical care.
Friends of the Root family are asking the residents of Southeast Volusia community to donate whatever they can at today's fundraiser at Beachside Tavern.
There is no admission fee and any donation amount is appreciated. There is plenty of live entertainment, raffles and all kinds of specials at bonanza prices. The hope is to raise at least $10,000.