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Benefit for Belle

Event raises $5,500 for Camas woman who is recovering from a severe stroke

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Belle Mathieu (right) applauds the performance of friend and singer Hayley Redinger Sunday night during a benefit auction and concert at Journey Community Church in Camas. The event was a fundraiser for Mathieu, co-owner of A Twist On Time, who is recovering after suffering a severe stroke in December. According to event co-organizer Peter Arvidson, $5,500 was raised.

On Dec. 31, 2011, Belle Mathieu’s life changed forever when she suffered a severe brain stem stroke as she was getting ready to go for a walk with a friend.

The 30-year-old Camas resident was left with brain damage — unable to talk, walk, read or write. Slowly, through her own determination and effort, however, she has made some incredible progress.

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