Sorensen community wraps arms around student with brain tumor
Rick Grebil, the husband of a Sorensen Magnet School employee, gives Benji Stribling a handshake and words of encouragement Friday afternoon during the Baking for Benji event at the school. Benji, a fourth grader, is battling thalamic glioma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. Also pictured, from left: Grandma Jill Richardson, mom Katie Fagan and aunt Lindsey Fagan.
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The whole school and then some gathered for a bake sale Friday at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities to support fourth grader Benji Stribling, center, in his battle with a rare form of brain cancer. Around Benji, from left: Sister Riven Stribling, grandma Jill Richardson, mom Katie Fagan, aunt Lindsey Fagan, cousin William Bowman and teacher Crystal Bain.
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First grader Jericho Dennis buys a cookie Friday during the Baking for Benji event at Sorensen Magnet School. The bake sale had brought in more than $7,000 by Friday evening to support Benji Stribling, a Sorensen student undergoing treatment for brain cancer.
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Good pals Benji Stribling, left, and Angel Martinez smile for the camera Friday during the Baking for Benji event at Sorensen Magnet School.
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COEUR d'ALENE — He wore a cool black jacket and a big grin.
When the wind picked up, his mom covered his bright red hair with an even brighter red cap.
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