This is a very sad story that I really thought I needed to send out to everyone.  It is so easy to go through our day-to-day life and be  so much in a hurry that we don't notice someone right in our neighborhood that needs help!!

PALM COAST -- A benefit will be held June 9, for 4-year-old Bunnell resident Anthony Plant who lost both parents to cancer in less than a year.

In November 2006, Anthony's mother, Jackie Plant, 25, lost her battle of four years to a rare form of cancer, germ cell cancer.

She worked hard to raise awareness of germ cell cancer, said Nannette Hays, an organizer of the benefit. Even in her last year, Hays adds, Jackie ran in the Relay for Life for her husband's cousin, who had two separate cancer removal surgeries.

Jackie's husband, Tony Plant, was then diagnosed with carcinoma of the appendix and died four months later in March at age 29.

Anthony now lives with his grandmother and his aunt, Ginny. His aunt recently had two cancer surgeries herself.

In order to raise funds for Anthony's future, friend of the family Hays has organized a golf tournament at The Cypress Knoll Golf Course in Palm Coast, June 9 beginning 8:30 a.m.

Tournament organizers need corporate support, sponsorships, prizes and especially golfers.There is a registration fee of $65, which includes golf, cart, lunch and prizes. The registration deadline is Friday and participation forms can be printed, completed and mailed by visiting www.flaglermutinners.com and clicking on the Anthony Plant tab.

Donation checks made out to Anthony Plant can be mailed to: Ed Fries, 4013 Cree Drive, Ormond Beach, 32174