Mary Beth Benison Foundation Fundraiser Honors Katie Benison Camell’s 50th Birthday

By-Hank Stolz

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WORCESTER, MA– Katie Benison Camell and Hailey stop by the Talk of the Commonwealth to update us on what’s been happening with the Mary Beth Benison Foundation and how we have a few more days to help with a fundraiser. The fundraiser is in honor of Katie’s 50th birthday and has a goal of ten thousand dollars. The foundation was started because Katie’s sister, Mary Beth, wished to help others with ALS who did not have the large support system she had.

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The demand for assistance has grown significantly, with the foundation having already provided over $38,000 in grants this year, exceeding its typical annual average of $25,000-$30,000. The Mary Beth Benison Foundation provides financial grants, typically between $500 and $1,000, to people with ALS across 25 states. Right now, there is a waiting list of over twenty people who are hoping for assistance. Other fundraisers are in the works including a Christmas-themed cake decorating class, planned for December as a tribute to Mary Beth, who was a pastry chef.