Lodge Served Pancakes to Nearly 2,000 To Raise Funds for Teen's Prosthesis

Pancakes served at the May 17 breakfast by Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682 in Elizabethtown meant much more than a nourishing breakfast for nearly 2,000 persons who ate them and raised $13,000 to help an area teen. The Lodge held its 14th annual Charity Pancake Breakfast to benefit Erin Ebersole, who is in need of a new $30,000 prosthetic leg device. Since having her leg amputated at the age of 10 months and 10 surgeries required to accommodate her prostheses through the years, Erin has adapted successfully to prosthetic legs.

The loss of her leg has not stopped her from living a full, active life. An avid school athlete with an infectious positive outlook on life, Erin regularly travels and speaks to groups about coping with disabilities such as amputations. Through her work efforts and savings, Erin has purchased a car that is specially equipped for her needs. However, she and her doctors are concerned that her current level of activity is causing her to overcompensate for limitations as her current prosthesis relates with her other leg, a potential for causing further medical problems. In addition to avoiding future complications, a new, more adaptable "C-leg" device would enable Erin to do things that her current prosthesis does not allow,

When Treichler Lodge learned of Erin's need and her exemplary courage and positive outlook, the Brethren chose to designate this year's Charity Breakfast to help the remarkable young lady. The project brought together Lodge Members with many of Erin's family and friends from the community, and surpassed all previous breakfasts in its success. A record 1,975 people were served 10,000 pancakes, 325 pounds of sausage amounting to 5,200 individual links, 121 gallons of orange juice, 12,240 butter and margarine cups, and 15,000 syrup packets. That's what it took, along with dedicated effort by the Lodge to raise an amazing total of $13,000 towards the cost of Erin's new prosthesis.