Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Dustin Burkman April 18, 2008, Marquette Mountain, Michigan

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Benefit Spaghetti Dinner for Dustin Burkman
Friday, April 18, at Marquette Mountain
by Connie Koutouzos
Friday, March 21, 2008

Marquette, MI--A benefit spaghetti dinner for Dustin Burkman will be held on Friday, April 18, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Marquette Mountain, County Road 553 in Marquette.

There will be a silent auction and music by Dave and Ray. Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for children. Dustin is 8 years old and has had a relapse with leukemia. He is undergoing treatment in Green Bay. Donations can be sent to the Dustin Burkman Medical Fund, c/o U.P. Catholic Credit Union, 1001 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855.

Dustin is the son of Corinna and Richard Burkman of Marquette and is a third grade student at Sandy Knoll Elementary School. Dustin is also a J6 Ski Racer on the Marquette Mountain Racing Team (MMRT) at Marquette Mountain.

All proceeds from the dinner will be donated to Dustin's parents for treatment expenses. Food, location, time and talent are being donated thanks to many generous people. For more information, contact Connie at 225-3771.