Sioux Falls Concert Achieves Dying Girl’s Wish to Help Other Children

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A concert planned by a 9-year-old terminally ill girl in South Dakota will allow her to fulfill her wish of helping other children.

The Argus Leader reports the event planned by Rebekah Spader, of Sioux Falls, raised enough funds Saturday to help at least one ill child.

Rebekah was diagnosed with a genetic nerve disorder at age 1. She was later diagnosed with a bone marrow failure disorder.

Rebekah survived a transplant, but her family decided against a needed second one. Her father, Tony Spader, says the family chose to "celebrate" her life.

Rebekah's favorite singers, Christian artists Geoff Moore and Rachelle Hope, performed for a full high school auditorium.

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