While playing with the jewellery box was more exciting for five-year-old Isla Wells than its contents, it's likely to be what's inside that the adults want to get their hands on.
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On Saturday night a $1000 white gold ring from Watsons Jewellers will be raffled at Foundation33inc's annual cocktail party.
Isla and her mum Kylie are set to arrive to the party, at Penny Royal, by boat.
Isla has Apert syndrome which is a genetic disorder causing webbed hands and feet, and the early fusion of the skull, affecting the shape of the head and face.
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"We travel a lot to Royal Children's in Melbourne, unfortunately she can't be treated here for anything," Ms Wells said.
"Financially, I'm a single mum and struggle to come up with the money all the time. Foundation33 got in contact and asked if I'd be interested in having a committee help do some fundraising."
Feeling overwhelmed at first, Ms Wells said she was of course very thankful.
"I do it more so that Isla's story gets out there, so people are aware of Apert syndrome and people are aware of the differences so she can be accepted in the community when I'm no longer here to do the protective role," she said.
Foundation33inc aims to raise about $10,000.
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A number of local businesses have donated items to the event, with anything from wine, travel and accommodation through to Airtime360 vouchers.
The event starts at 7pm. For information, visit Foundation33inc's Facebook page.
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