A Message From Major Dave Benson

Father of Bobby Benson and Co-Founder of the Bobby Benson Center

"My Dream for the BBC has always been to give someone else’s child the chance that Bobby did not have.  I was hopeful that the center was going to provide kids like Bobby, with the supportive environment that would help them gain control and power over their own lives.  I was told by friends and other professionals that Bobby would grow out of it and that he’d be ok.  That wasn’t true.  He died at 15 and no one should live that kind of life.  I dream for these kids to acquire skills and knowledge to go out into the world and be somebody and not nobody.  I dream for these kids to have bright future in school, athletics, social life, work etc.  I want them to be successful.  I want them to live a free and happy life.  That is my dream."