Two benefits are scheduled for an area college student facing a long road to treatment after receiving the diagnosis of Severe Aplastic Anemia. Brady Larson, the son of Steve and Roxann Larson of Letcher is a 2023 graduate of Sanborn Central who played Blackhawk football alongside Wessington Springs and Woonsocket students throughout high school. He is 20 years old and is currently attending Mitchell Technical College for Ag Business.
Larson’s mom, Roxann, is no stranger to the Wessington Springs area, as she has served as the school district speech pathologist for decades, working with area youth through the school district and the Birth to Three program.
In December 2024, Brady Larson was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia, a rare and serious condition that occurs when the body stops producing sufficient new blood cells. It is anticipated that he will have to undergo a bone marrow transplant this year as part of his treatment.
Upcoming fundraisers are being organized as a way for the extended community to show support for the Larson family as they navigate Brady’s health journey.
Wessington Springs Benefit: January 30, 2025
On Thursday, January 30 during the home girls basketball game vs. Sanborn Central Woonsocket, a fundraiser will be held for the Larson family in Wessington Springs. The event will feature a free will donation pulled pork supper, silent auction, 50/50 drawing and a special drawing for a new Bucks Football sign with tickets available at the game only.
Letcher Benefit: Saturday March 1, 2025
A bean bag tournament, multiple auctions and a supper benefit will be held March 1 in Letcher at the Stekl Shop located at 40512 240th St.
Serving starts at 5 p.m. for the free will supper featuring brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, nachos, hotdogs,chipsanddesserts. Also at 5 p.m. bidding opens on the silent auction with registration for the bean bag tournament beginning as well.
At 6:30 p.m. the bean bag tourney starts. alongside a variety of fun activities including games, auctions, a bouncy house, 50/50 drawing, chuck-a-duck and more.
A Venmo account has been set up @Brady-Tough for an additional donation option. A bank account has also been established at Dakotaland in Woonsocket for the same purpose. More information about the March 1 event can be found at www.stekl.com/Brady/.