FORT MYERS, Fla. – This weekend, Southwest Florida is coming together to honor the life of a little boy. Caleb Whan was diagnosed at the age of 3 with a rare form of Leukemia.
Now, Caleb’s parents want to help by easing the financial burden those families endure while their child is in treatment. They’re inviting you and your children to come out and honor Caleb while having a blast in what’s sure to be a great event.
Rob Whan and Sarah Allen stopped by the WINK News studio to tell us more about Caleb’s Super Birthday Bash.
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