Community Scene
BEN’S MEMORIAL MILE Community members gathered for Ben’s Memorial Mile, a community festival and running gala that honors the life of Ben Silver, in June at Downers Grove North (DGN) High School. Ben was a 2011 DGN alum who lost his life to schizophrenia in 2015. Ben’s Memorial Mile occurs every June, and encompasses races for all ages and abilities, in addition to other fun activities for the entire family. All funds raised from the event are given to mental-health aid, research and suicide prevention.
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