Neighbors come to the aid of Levi Dakin

Myakka City residents have risen to the challenge of helping Levi Dakin and his family in his battle with cancer. (provided photo)

Here's an update on the Levi Dakin “Believing in the Cure” ranch rodeo fundraiser held recently at Circle S Rodeo Arena on Clay Gulley Road, Myakka City.

So far, the rodeo  has brought in $48, 420, reports Maureen Flaherty, who handled publicity for the event. 

Proceeds will go to help Levi Dakin, 33, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, anaplasic astrocytoma, in September of 2011.

He has completed six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation. More treatments will follow. The family is expecting the birth of their third child in four weeks.

Mo forwarded several photos from this event, where neighbor helped neighbor.

Children took part in a boot race at the Levin Dakin benefit. (provided photo)

Erin Drake was one of the leaders in organizing a benefit rodeo for Levi Dakin. Also shown is Myron Albritton. (provided photo)