Solano Dems Online

Dear Emerge Family: It is with sadness that I write to you today to share the news that after a brave and hard-fought battle against melanoma cancer in the brain, 2011 Emerge California Alumna Becky Diane Benton passed away this past Sunday morning on July 10th.  The details of the funeral services are below. We want to make sure that Becky's family knows how strong and powerful the Emerge network is and how supportive we are of one another.  Becky's family is hurting and in need of assistance. Here is what you can do to personally show your support for Becky Benton: 1)    Make a financial donation today in Becky’s honor:  Becky’s family has set up a trust fund to help pay for medical and funeral expenses because they are unsure of what and when the insurance company will pay.  Checks should be mailed directly to:             Becky Benton Relief Fund             Solano First FCU             PO Box 5040             Fairfield, CA 94533            * Make checks payable to Charlotte White            * In the memo put Becky Benton Relief Fund                                 2)    Attend the funeral services for Becky: This Sunday, July 17th at Rush Ranch, Grizzly Island Road in Suisuin City at 3:00pm.  Directions here: http://www.rushranch.net/directions.php                  3)    Tell a friend, post this update to your Facebook page and Tweet about Becky  and encourage your friends and personal networks to support Becky's family            Many thanks to all of you who have already reached out to Emerge and to Becky's family to express your concern.  Although Becky has passed on, her positive light and spirit will live on forever in each of us.  As Emerge women and supporters, we must make sure that Becky’s legacy and desire to “work effectively as an honorable Democrat and public servant” is carried on in each one of us.  In honor of our dear friend Becky, I thank you. With love,