The Heyworth community is uniting this winter to be there for the family of its elementary school principal Matt Andrews who is battling a rare condition that is most common in children.

Heyworth Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Taylor says Mr. Andrews' has been accepted to Northwestern Hospital in Chicago and will continue his treatment for medulloblastoma. She explains they informed their families of his condition late last year.

In Clinton this spring, the community is organizing a benefit for Mr. Andrews. Dr. Taylor says so many people have already been very generous in their support of the event. With few details available at this time, there's already a great amount of interest in the event.

For those in central Illinois that know Mr. Andrews and want to support him through a financial means, they can reach out to Dr. Taylor at Heyworth Schools by email taylorl@husd4.org.