Benefits Planned for Lexington Boy With Brain Cancer

The story of Kennedy Branham, a Lexington middle-schooler with brain cancer, has gripped the hearts of Lexington residents. Now, the story of Branham's friend Richard Culliver, a young boy who also has brain cancer, is touching the hearts of thousands. 

And just like Lexington and surrounding communities unleashed their support for Branham, they're doing the same for Culliver.

Culliver was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in October 2012, and he may not have long to live. 

"Richard was released from the hospital on Oct. 6 to go home and live the best life he possibly can," according to the Richard's Journey Facebook page, "and that is exactly what his parents are committed to doing."

Several Chick-fil-A locations are holding fundraisers for Culliver on Feb. 16. When customers tell the cashiers that they're "eating for Richard's Journey," 15 percent of their purchase will be donated to Culliver's family. 

The Lexington location at 5560 Sunset Boulevard, the West Columbia location at 2299 Augusta Road and the Ballentine location at 1006 Dutch Fork Road are all participating. 

The Reece Holbrook Win Anyway Foundation is also holding a benefit for Culliver on Feb. 16 at the Lexington Country Club. 

The event will feature entertainment by The O'Kaysions and special guest appearances. Order your $25 ticket on Eventbrite.com.

For updates on how you can help Culliver, follow Richard's Journey on Facebook. 

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