This is Dakota Bender, who is an energetic, sweet, ambitious young boy, who has a passion for motocross and dreams of one day becoming a professional racer.



In October 2015, he was involved in an accident that resulted in substantial damage to his brain. He was left with a wide variety of neurological issues for several months resulting in missing school for the year.

While still struggling to recover from brain trauma, his doctors discovered a large tumor located in his throat. Initially thought to be a benign result of the accident, the tumor proved to be a malignant cancer. The diagnosis of lymphoma will require several chemotherapy treatments, and Dakota will miss out on school, friends, and his love of riding his bike. Your assistance will help his parents with medical costs for his many treatments, medication and travel expenses.  This is a long haul for us all and any contribution would be appreciated.  

Dakota, is my former spouse son and also the step brother of Jessica and Jonathan Labsan who we love very much. This has been extremely devasting for the entire family. If you're not able to donate please share this post, it would be fantastic.