Benefit planned for boy battling health issues

CORTLAND

Lakview school district is coming together this Saturday to help a Lakeview kindergartner who has battled leukemia for two years and was recently diagnosed with hepatosplenic t-cell lymphoma.

Aiden Elder was 4 when he was diagnosed with leukemia and has “fought a tough battle ever since,” according to organizers of the event.

Activities will take place from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Lakeview elementary and middle-school gymnasiums during Lakeview Athletic Club basketball games.

A spaghetti dinner also will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Cortland Opera House, 152 Park Ave. Cost is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Carry-out dinners will be available.

Money raised will benefit Aiden and his family. Checks can be written to Aiden Elder Benefit Fund.