**A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO MICHELLE MADTES OF COACH REALTORS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF SEPTO AND OUR COMMUNITY!**

Benny was an amazing young man who found himself paralyzed at the age of three and overcame so many obstacles; medically, physically and academically. Through all the hard work and scores of people cheering him on Benny was an inspiration to all who met him. He went on to graduate Mt. Sinai H.S and was developing his technical skills through BOCES to hopefully one day be successful in producing his own podcasts. He had so much to offer this world, always quick with a smile or sharing his witty sense of humor when it was never an easy day for him. In honor of this courageous young man we hope the recipients of this scholarship pick up the torch and carry on to great things as we have no doubt Benjamin would have had his journey not ended so tragically soon.