A benefit for a recent nursing graduate battling cancer will be held Friday at South Suburban College.
Bobbi Helem, 49, of Harvey, was stricken with a cancer called multiple myeloma shortly after receiving her nursing degree last year. She needs a treatment known as T-cell harvesting. The procedure costs $50,000.
The benefit will feature live music and a silent auction.
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Among the items in the silent auction will be basketballs autographed by the Harlem Globetrotters. Helem’s father, Carl, is a former member of the team.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For information, call 708-210-5782.
The benefit will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the college, 157th and State Streets, South Holland.