Fundraiser ran by family of young boy battling rare disease helps displaced families affected by fires

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Fundraiser ran by family of young boy battling rare disease helps displaced families affected by fires

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A fundraiser in honor of a brave 9-year-old boy battling a rare disease is helping displaced families affected by fires. Brandon Holmes suffers from numerous seizures a day and is in hospice care. As a tribute to him, his family set up a non-profit in his name. This Friday evening, they put on a bingo night at the Eagles Club in Springfield to help those who have lost their homes due to fires or other disasters. "I'v…