CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Local families are helping raise money to fight a group of terrifying disorders that can change your child's behavior overnight.
They are called PANDAS, which is an acronym for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections.
The event Sunday at Triple C Brewing Co. raised money for the pediatric research and advocacy initiative to help thousands of children in North Carolina.
"After two years of a really rough time, she's been doing well and we're really hoping that stays,” said Traci Andrews, who became a leader of the grassroots effort after her daughter was diagnosed with PANDAS.
Channel 9 has previously reported about the disorder, which leads to irrational behavior, including rage and screaming.
Andrews said the area needs more resources for families affected by the disorders.
“Luckily, we got proper treatment, but had to go out of the state to get it, so we're trying to change that for other folks here in town,” Andrews said.