Porter’s Fund, an even to Cure GM1, will pay tribute to Alabama’s first known case of the rare genetic disease, and raise money to support a cure being led by scientists at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Tickets are available for the annual fundraiser for the Scott-Ritchey Research Center, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. the Auburn University Club, 1650 Yarborough Farms Blvd.

Individual tickets are $50 can be purchased for the event and sponsorships starting at $500 are available and are tax deductible through the Auburn University Foundation. Reservations must be made in advance. For more information or to order tickets, click now.