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flag Four-year-old Ryder Barnes fights rare brain infection from raccoon roundworm; family organizes fundraiser.

flag Ryder Barnes, a 4-year-old from Pryor, Oklahoma, is fighting a rare brain infection caused by a raccoon roundworm called Baylisascaris. flag Fewer than 25 cases of this disease have been reported in the U.S. Ryder's family is organizing a charity golf fundraiser on March 28th to support his medical expenses. flag Despite the severity of his condition, Ryder has begun to walk and speak a few words, showing signs of progress.

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