Fundraiser August 1 for Benjamin the Brave

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[ Friends of Benjamin Robinson (age 7) are hosting a benefit dinner, dance and silent auction on Saturday, August 1 from 5 p.m. to midnight at the VFW in Du Quoin. Benjamin is a patient undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for a cancerous brain tumor which was removed at Childrens Hospital in St. Louis. Proceeds will help with medical costs, transportation costs and related expenses. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 10 and under. Dozens of items will be auctioned. The VFW is located north of Du Quoin on Rt. 51. Call Lee Ann at 318-0824, Roxanne at 974-9621 or Julie at 972-4376 for tickets.