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Police in Atlantic, Iowa, are discouraging the community from making further contributions to a fund set up for a girl who allegedly had cancer.Authorities announced on Friday that Leatha Kaye Slauson, 30, of Atlantic, has been charged with one count of felony child endangerment.At a news conference Friday, authorities said Slauson faces another charge of distribution of drugs (cannabis oil) to a child under the age of 18.Slauson is being held in the Cass County Jail as the investigation continues, police said.The preliminary results of the investigation indicate that the child does not suffer from any life-threatening illnesses, police said."During the past year, the local community, as well as others around Cass County and beyond, have rallied to help the family financially, and to make what was believed to be the child's remaining time as enjoyable as possible. Individuals and organizations have organized fundraisers and a trip to Disney World in order to assist the family through what was believed to be a difficult time," the statement from police read.KETV NewsWatch 7 has aired two stories on the fundraising efforts for the girl and her family.Police said the early stages of the investigation indicate Slauson is the only person involved in the matter.Authorities said the father has been cooperative with the investigation. Our cameras were there as the family left their Atlantic home Friday morning. They had no comment.At this point, investigators are discouraging further donations to the Super Riley Fund.Atlantic Fire Chief Mark McNees issued the following statement on the fire department's Facebook page:"The Atlantic Fire Department is saddened to hear of the events surrounding the family of Super Riley. This is now a family and legal matter. Riley was made an honorary member of our department because of her desire to become a firefighter someday, and our desire to make her dream come true. Under the current circumstances she needs our support more than ever and will remain an honorary member and we wish her nothing but the best in her future."