Guilford Business Owner Raising Funds For 1-Year-Old Daughter's Vision Therapy

GUILFORD, CT — Elizabeth Procter, owner of Snip Snaps, is hosting a Cut-A-Thon to raise money for her daughter Arabella’s much-needed vision therapy.

The Cut-A-Thon will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 21 at Snip Snaps, 641 Boston Post Road.

Procter said her 1-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and is blind.

She said they recently found Dr. William Padula, and Arabella has gained minor peripheral vision, and with the therapy, she may regain more vision over the next few years.

Proctor said the therapist doesn’t take insurance, and the therapy session is expensive.

During the Cut-A-Thon fundraiser, Proctor said they will have food, drinks, and a raffle table.

The fundraising event is cash only for the raffle.

Recently, Proctor’s friend Jess DeAngelo started a GoFundMe campaign to help with Arabella’s Vision Therapy.

The goal to raise $45,000 is at $3,080.

Through the GoFundMe, DeAngelo said Arabella is getting prism glasses and requires therapy with them and a Neuro Physical Therapist. The cost of the treatment is not covered by insurance, and she will need these therapies for the next three to four years. The minimum cost will be around $45,000 but can cost upwards of $60,000. The therapies can help Arabella regain some vision and help her read large print.

To read more of Arabella’s story or to donate, visit the GoFundMe page.