Community Benefit Auction and Taco Salad Meal Set for June 27 to Support Local Boy’s Medical Care

The Van Buren County community is invited to come together on June 27, 2026, for a benefit auction and taco salad meal designed to support Bentley Moore’s ongoing medical needs. The event will be held at Burritt College, located at 427 College Street in Spencer, Tennessee.

The evening will feature two main components. A taco salad meal, which includes a salad, drink, and dessert, will begin at 3:00 PM and costs just $10 per person. Following the meal, a live auction will commence at 5:00 PM, featuring donated items from local community members and businesses. A raffle will also be part of the festivities.

Bentley Moore is battling Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare genetic disease that affects the nervous system by destroying the protective covering around nerves. The disease has significantly impacted Bentley’s mobility and independence. All proceeds from the event will go directly toward Bentley’s medical care and daily needs.

The community can support this cause in several ways. Donations for the live auction can be dropped off at Caney Fork in Spencer, Brady Printing in Sparta, or by contacting organizers including Tracy Hale Stafford, Tonya Roberts Pettit, Reba Delong, Whitney Hale, Peyton Bouldin, or others in the community. Food donations for the meal are also welcome.

For more information about the event, interested community members can contact Destiny Guy at 931-316-4311, Tracy Stafford at 423-987-5096, or Reba Delong at 931-743-5215.

Source: Benefit auction and taco salad meal on June 27th to support Bentley Moore’s medical needs for MLD treatment

Other vendors:

– Caney Fork in Spencer — Mentioned in the article as a donation drop-off location for auction items supporting Bentley Moore’s medical care.

– Brady Printing Company — Also mentioned as a donation drop-off location in Sparta for auction items benefiting Bentley Moore.

– Sequatchie County Food Bank — Local nonprofit that could help coordinate community meal support and food donations for the benefit event.

– Sequatchie County High School — Local school that may help promote the community benefit event and encourage student/family participation.

– Dunlap Lions Club — Community service organization that could assist with organizing and promoting the benefit auction.

– Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency — Social services organization that may help connect Bentley’s family with additional medical and financial assistance resources.

– Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department — Local law enforcement that could provide security and traffic management support for the community event.

– Dunlap Farmers Market — Community gathering place that could help promote the benefit event and coordinate local food donations.