A benefit dinner was held for Aliyah Pearce of Fairfax on Sunday, November 5. Aliyah has been diagnosed with Wolf Parkinson White, paired with a congenital heart condition. She has had two surgeries already and a third was scheduled for November 7. Aliyah’s classmates helped at the event, which was attended by around 100 people. Pictured, from left to right, are Caroline Larson, Brenna Kingery, Olivia Woods, Aliyah Pearce, Evan Rogers, Deyton Burke, Riley Koop, and Avery Fast. (Jill Kingery photo)

A benefit lunch for Aliyah Pearce was held Sunday, November 5, at the Fairfax R-3 School cafeteria. Pictured is Casey Woods serving Riley Koop with some delicious soup.

Lottie Miller enjoying her peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Carolyn Pyeatt and Suzanne Southard visit over the desserts.