Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim

Reporter: Valentina LaFranca
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Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.

Many of Benjamin’s friends came out to the Culver’s on Sage Avenue, Benjamin’s favorite place to eat, to show him love and support.

One friend, who was present when the incident occurred, said he misses Benjamin and his kind personality.

“Benjamin was always one of my friends in class. He always made everybody laugh and he was always so kind to everybody,” said the friend. “I’m really sad that he passed away.”

The Sage Avenue location was decked out in orange decorations, a nod to Benjamin’s favorite color.

All Culver’s locations in Naples are donating 10% of all sales made on Saturday to the 11-year-old’s family.

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