Young Malyia Jeffers, before the devastating illness that hit her in December 2010. Courtesy photo.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – A fundraiser for Malyia Jeffers and her family will be held on Saturday, March 12.

The benefit will take place from noon to 6 p.m. at Guido's Pizzeria, 5440 Live Oak Drive, Kelseyville.

All-you-can-eat pizza and soda costs $10 for adults, $5 for children under age 5.

On Dec. 1, Malyia – daughter of Kelseyville High graduate Ryan Jeffers – contracted a serious bacterial infection that invaded her blood stream and caused all of her major organs to shut down.

She has been on life support and dialysis while the medical team worked relentlessly to save her life.

As a result of the illness, she has undergone amputations of both feet, her left hand and some fingers on her right hand.

More surgeries are scheduled and her family is seeking assistance paying for the growing medical bills.

For more information or to make a donation, contact Terri Felton at 707-279-4740.