Dr. Ben Carson, a world renowed pediatric neurosurgeon, who used to practice at Johns Hopkins in Maryland until he retired, is coming to headline a fundraiser for Wehby.

Wehby, who is also a pediatric neurosurgeon, is one of five Republicans looking to unseat incubment Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley.

Dr. Carson gained national attention last year when he spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast and was critical of President Obama's policies as he sat at the event.

The fundraising event for Monica Wehby will be in Wilsonville at the McMenamins Old Church.