In yet another example of why Dearborn still has that caring small town feel, a group of Dearborn city employees are holding a benefit spaghetti dinner to help a couple recovering from surgery.

We received word of this benefit spaghetti dinner for Craig and Donna Bechtel from a reader who passed on a flyer to us.

Below is what the flyer said:

Craig Bechtel, a city of Dearborn carpenter, is suffering from a long battle with Lupus. Due to the severe affects of this illness, Craig was in need of a kidney transplant.

Craig’s wife, Donna, who works in Dearborn’s Recreation Department – Senior Services, was selected to be the donor for Craig’s March 12, 2010 surgery.

In an effort to help this family financially, a group of City of Dearborn employees are hosting this fundraiser to help offset the loss of income, until they are able to return to work.

Here are the details for the fundraiser:

When: 3 – 10 p.m. – Saturday, April 24

Where: Patrick O’Kelley Knights of Columbus Hall, 23633 Park St. Dearborn

What: Dinner will include:  All you can eat spaghetti, salad, dinner roll and soft drink; cash bar will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Bechtel Family

Donation:  Tickets are $10

For more information, please call:

• Craig Champagne at 313-801-6539 or email cajchamp@aol.com

• Maria Santigiago Powell at 734-522-5372 or email mesantiago57@yahoo.com

• Nancy Niner at 313-943-2239 or email nniner@ci.dearborn.mi.us

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