Nine-year-old Parker Millhouse was born without a leg. Despite missing his right leg, Parker lives each day with a positive spirit and enjoys climbing rock walls as well as playing on the neighbor's trampoline. He is also the inspiration and driving force behind Iron-Leg Corp., a nonprofit organization that raises funds to help children and youths age 18 and younger obtain advanced prosthetics and receive therapy to learn how to use them. The organization, created by president Matthew Millhouse and vice president Sean Laukhuff, became an official 501(c)(3) in April 2021. The board of Iron-Leg Corp. has grown since then, adding treasurer Mike Canarelli, secretary Darren Hershock and board members Matt York, Bill Coder, Andrea Schopf, and Josh Holland.

In September 2021, Iron-Leg Corp. hosted a golf outing as its first fundraiser. The organization raised $38,000 at the event, and from that, the organization was able to support and fund the purchase of a TrueLimb prosthetic hand from Unlimited Tomorrow for a 11-year-old boy named Shawn who lives in York.

To continue funding its mission, Iron-Leg Corp. will host a '70s and '80s themed dance party for people age 21 and older. The event will take place at The Village, 205 N. Christian St., Lancaster, on Friday, Feb. 11, from 7 p.m. to midnight. At the party, there will be a DJ, a photo booth, and a silent auction of 70s and 80s memorabilia. Costumes are optional, but prizes will be awarded to the best-dressed male, female, and couple.

"Just have fun for a great cause," said Hershock. "We're unique and we (board members of Iron-Leg Corp.) all have a history here at The Village. It will be a blast!"

Additionally, members of Iron-Leg Corp. will sell 100 miniature Willy Wonka bars, only five of which have golden tickets, and the recipients of the golden tickets will win a prize. George Soukas, one of the owners of The Village, emphasized that only cash will be accepted to enter the event and to purchase items inside. There are two ATMs on the premises.

All proceeds from the event will go toward purchasing the prosthetics and there are no administrative costs.

Tickets are required to attend, and a discount will be given to those who purchase tickets online by searching for "Iron-Leg Charity '70s and '80s Dance Party" on http://www.eventbrite.com. In the case of inclement weather, the dance party will be postponed.

For more information, email info@ironleg.org or visit http://www.facebook.com/ironlegcorp and select Events. To donate to Iron-Leg Corp., visit http://www.ironleg.org.