Event Description |
Ben Banks passed away unexpectedly last fall. Ben was an amazing 10 year old boy who was taken from his family too early yet left a lasting legacy. Ben had many hurtles and hardships to overcome in his short life; Autism/ADHD, High Blood Pressure, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Liver Fibrosis. Special needs kids learn differently and are different, but being different doesn't make them less. We want to help reward these kids for their hard work and help them pursue a higher education. Because of this, Ben’s parents, partnered with the Jumet Charitable Foundation, has set up a memorial scholarship for any student with special needs graduating from Blackhawk School District. We are having an annual 5k to help fund the scholarship and celebrate Ben’s life around his birthday each year, April 1. |