Ben Ellis was born with a rare genetic condition he spent countless days in hospital and died of lymphoma at the age of 19. Ben was a foster child whose family are still part of the community.

"Ben was a much loved member of our village." Dorothy Every said.

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"Grazag, Norco and Holy Smoke were major donors to the charity event," Anne Thrift said.

All proceeds will be donated to the Sydney Children's Hospital, Westmead, in memory of Ben.

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