‘Steers and Beers’ an event to raise awareness for Proteus Syndrome; a genetic growth disease

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A mother in Colorado Springs is using her own tragic experience with loss to raise money for a worthy cause this weekend.

Kim green lost her son Alex to Proteus Syndrome, a rare disease that impacts the way you grow.

Now she is remembering him by helping organize "Steers and Beers," an event aimed at raising awareness for the disease.

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