Fundraiser brings in $4,565 for Robbs

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March 24, 2014 - 12:00 AM

A biscuits-and-gravy fundraiser at Iola Elks Lodge Saturday brought in $4,565 to help Steve and Becky Robb, Gas, while he is off work because of a rare illness.
Robb became ill in early January with what was eventually discovered to be mucormycosis, a fungal infection of the lungs.
The first three hospital stays totaled 33 days. He returned to KU Med after problems resurfaced late last week.
Money raised will help the Robbs with medical and living expenses. Becky Robb works as a paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary School. She has been off work since her husband became seriously ill.
Robb is city superintendent at Gas and has been kept on the payroll through generosity of fellow employees who have shared sick leave and vacation time.
Mayor Darrel Catron said the council was eager to help as much as it could and would decide soon what more could be done. It was thought Robb might be able to return to work in early April, but his latest setback may have put off his return.

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