Fundraiser planned for baby who survived shaken baby syndrome

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A few seconds of frustration and a young life will never been the same. The victim cannot fight back because he is only months old. Now, the family of a baby boy who survived shaken baby syndrome is turning their personal tragedy into a platform.

Abraham Frederick Sloan was born October 10, 2012. He was welcomed into the world by his mom and dad and two brothers -- and was a healthy newborn.

According to Baby Abe's CaringBridge page, he started throwing up when he was three months old, and mom and dad took him to urgent care/doctor's offices for two weeks.

Then, Baby Abe had a seizure, and it was discovered he was bleeding around his brain and in his retinas -- requiring neurosurgery.

Abraham's CaringBridge page says a babysitter admitted to abusing him, shaking him and throwing him down.

The baby's aunt has pleaded not guilty to felony child abuse - recklessly causing great bodily harm. The baby's aunt allegedly admitted to investigators that she shook Abe and slammed him against the wooden frame of a couch because he was crying and would not take a bottle.

Now, Baby Abe is a shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma survivor. The abuse could have a lasting impact on Baby Abe's life. Doctors say he could have mental retardation or blindness.

A benefit is planned for Abraham Sloan for Saturday, April 27th at Sunset Bowl (333 W. Sunset Drive) in Waukesha.

The benefit runs from noon until 9:00 p.m., with two bowling shifts, a silent auction, food, music and a raffle.

Admission is $20, and includes three games of nine-pin bowling, shoe rental, food, and one raffle ticket. Admission is $5 at the door without bowling, and raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

To make a donation, contact Liz at (262) 894-6898.

CLICK HERE to access Team Abe's Facebook page.