EAST BUTLER — Family members of a 5-year-old Oakland Township boy are throwing a football party to help pay for his health costs.

Paxton Winkler, the son of Dustin and Cassie Winkler, has a variety of health challenges. They include chronic pain, fatigue, lung issues and a weak immune system because of his genetic disease. He also uses a feeding tube that goes directly into his stomach and intestines.

On Sunday, Nov. 3, when the Steelers play the New England Patriots, party goers will be rooting on Paxton as well as the game.

The benefit will take place at 1 p.m. at the East Butler Fire Hall, 800 Grant Ave.

Tickets cost $20 ahead of time and $25 at the door. Admission includes food and soft drinks. Food will be served all day.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle, an auction, a kids’ corner and other prizes.

The 4:25 p.m. game will be shown on a projector screen.

For information or to buy tickets, call Tammy Patten at 724-496-6673.

Additional donations can be made at the Butler Armco Credit Union in care of Paxton Winkler.