Following the Barley Mill鈥檚 fundraiser dinners, there is another way to help support local nine-year-old Wills Hodgkinson鈥檚 fight against cancer.
His former teacher, Sylvie Penrose, is organizing a prize raffle to raise funds for the Hodgkinson family.
鈥淲ills鈥� sister was attending our school, and when Tim informed us about Wills鈥檚 two new tumours, my husband and I were devastated and wanted to help,鈥� said Penrose.
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Having known the family for years, first while Wills attended the Children鈥檚 Universe Montessori School and later his sister, she wanted to do something to give the family support.
Penrose reached out to some local businesses to see if they鈥檇 be willing to off their support, and she has received more generosity than she was expecting. Initially aiming for 10 prizes, she is now up to 16.
Students are making an artbook for Scarlett and a card to send to Wills.
鈥淲e won鈥檛 forget his enthusiasm to learn and challenge himself,鈥� said Penrose. 鈥淔irst he was eager to learn his numbers and letters. Then he was fascinated about the anatomy of the body, he could name all the parts of the body, including the gall bladder and pancreas,鈥� said Penrose. 鈥淟ater, he started to really enjoy painting.鈥�
When the school brought in a game about the body, Wills was quick to point out that the gall bladder, which had been kept away due to its small size, was missing.
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Over the last two Saturdays, on Jan. 6 and 11, the Barley Mill Brew Pub hosted special fundraiser dinners for Wills, raising over $3,200 across both nights.
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Students at the school are welcome to pick up tickets at any pick-up and drop-off time for their kids. For the public who wish to support the Hodgkinsons and enter into the raffle, the public will be able to pick up tickets from the school at 645 Wade Ave. West between 4 and 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 to 23. The draws for the winners will be done by Wills鈥� grandmother Dee on Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m.
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