Soup Fest returns to Houston next week to help raise funds for a local teenager.
The Gems girls’ group previously hosted the event with the last one happening in 2019.
“When we were thinking about doing a fundraiser for Sawyer, the idea of reviving soup fest came up and there was a lot of excitement about doing a community event,” said Event Coordinator Sarah Sutton.
According to the event’s Facebook page, 13-year-old Sawyer Seinen went through a procedure in Edmonton for a pre-existing heart condition and a rare complication during recovery left him without use of his legs.
He’s since been transferred to a hospital in Vancouver and is going through recreational therapy.
“I would say that he is super engaging and brings a lot of laughter to things and sometimes things are really hard,” said Sawyer’s mom, Jana Seinen.
Sutton said 21 different types of soup will be available at the Soup Fest to try.
“The real attraction when you’re younger is the fun games,” said Seinen.
Included will be a bean bag toss, fishpond, tic tac toe, and a cake walk.
With Sawyer still going through therapy, he won’t be at the event but is still excited to learn how it goes.
“He is excited to hear about all the fun that was had but this is his community. This is why he’s working so hard because he can’t wait to be home,” said Seinen.
The event runs June 5th at Houston Christian School.
Admission is by donation and doors open at 5:00 p.m.
More information can be found on the event’s Facebook page.
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