A community fundraiser celebrating the life of Joey Clayton will be held Sunday, Feb. 28 at Duo's Lounge on Avalon Way SW from 12 to 3pm

Joey Clayton died on February, 7th 2016. Joey was diagnosed with a stage four astrocytoma brain tumor at only seven years old. Joey’s tumor was inoperable therefore he underwent aggressive chemotherapy and radiation. After only fourteen months, Joey passed away.

Joey was courageous from the start. No matter how tough life had become, his smile and remarkable spirit always remained. Joey was a very active kid and his love of life was infectious to all who were around him. Joey loved sports. He played soccer, basketball, and especially loved watching WWE wrestling. Before he passed, one of his ultimate wishes came true…he met WWE wrestling champion, John Cena. Joey also enjoyed miniature golf, BBQ ribs, and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles, but nothing was more important to him than being a big brother to his little brother, Robbie.

Jennifer Clayton, Joey’s mother, originally from Pennsylvania, lived here in West Seattle for many years. Jennifer worked at Salty’s on Alki from April 2001 to October 2004. Joey’s dad, a U.S. Marines gunnery sergeant, Joseph Clayton, is from Renton, Washington. Although the Marines moved the Clayton family all over the country, Jennifer made sure to share Joey with all her friends here in West Seattle via Facebook.

Jennifer’s West Seattle family very much wanted to honor Joey by holding a fundraiser to celebrate his life. Joey’s parents, Jennifer and Joe, and little brother Robbie have flown in from New Jersey for the event. All funds raised will go to the Joey Clayton Memorial Fund.

*Also, once everyone learned of Joey’s illness, family and friends all over the country came together to show support.

Two Gofundme web pages were started to help support the Clayton family with medical costs. One by Joey’s Aunt and the other by his father’s Marine Corps colleagues.

A T-shirt designed with, You Can’t “C” Me was sold to raise funds and worn by family and friends everywhere.

At the Event:

• LIVE PAINTING SHOW BY LOCAL WEST SEATTLE ARTIST, JIMMY GERSEN
• BEATS BY LOCAL DJ, E-POP AND HAND DRUMS BY, SCOTTY BONGO
• RAFFLE, SILENT AUCTION, SLIDE SHOW OF JOEY
• BRUNCH GOODIES AND BLOODY MARY/MIMOSA BAR PROVIDED BY DUOS CATERING
• DONATIONS OF ANY DOLLAR AMOUNT WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE DOOR