Stephen Miller, his children and his wife, Ashley, gathered in the hospital on Christmas last year. Miller is recovering from COVID-19 at Cranberry Place. Submitted Photo

Stephen Miller of Butler went into the emergency room with COVID-19 on Oct. 1, 2021. He has yet to make a full recovery or return home.

In an effort to handle medical bills and living expenses, family members have planned a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 3 to 7 p.m. May 21 at Prospect Fire Hall, 373 Main St.

“(Stephen) left the house seven months ago and hasn’t been home since,” said his mother, Kathy Miller.

Stephen Miller of Butler went into the hospital for COVID-19 in October and has yet to return home. A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is being held for his family on May 21. Submitted photo

The fundraiser has a goal to raise $20,000 and will feature a basket raffle and 50/50, as well as a meal prepared by Kountry Katering. Kathy said more than 50 baskets have been donated and they expect more.

Presale tickets for the fundraiser are $10 each, or $35 for takeout for a family of four. Tickets at the door are $12. For information on presale tickets, visit the Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Stephen Miller Facebook page. To donate, visit givesendgo.com/StephenMiller1982.

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