Two events are set for August to benefit young Garland Croft

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The community is coming together in August for a two day event to benefit a child. Garland is the six year old son of Jason and Kimberly Croft. He has a very rare genetic disorder called NA15, a rare neurologic disease. This disease can cause blindness, heart problems, muscle and bone diseases, and other organ problems. The life expectancy of this disease is unknown, but the oldest adult with this is 40. The disease will progress as he gets older, so constant medical attention is required.

There are only 120 people in the world to have this disease, and he is the only one in Tennessee with the disease. Garland also has Autism level Three (non-verbal) and requires constant care.

Insurance has denied his needs repeatedly. When he was diagnosed with NAA15 his mother quit her job that she loved and the people she grew to know as a second family so she could stay at home with him. He can’t talk and tell her what he needs, what hurts, what’s bothering him, why he’s happy or why he’s mad.

Funds raised during these two days will go toward a special wheelchair, special car seat, medical supplies, therapies and treatment, travel for medical appointments and other critical needs.

The first event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14 at Katie’s Restaurant from 6-7:30 pm. There will be live gospel music and a love offering will be taken to help Garland and his family. The second event will be on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 3 pm at Greeneview Farms. There will be live gospel music, donations will be accepted for Garland and his family. There is no admission charge for either event.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-07/31/2026-6AM)