Cancer stricken teacher and father of five is serenaded by 450 students

Cancer stricken teacher and father of five is serenaded by 450 students September 17, 2016

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Former teacher Ben Ellis (married and father of five children) has been fighting a very serious form of esophageal cancer. He had been teaching Latin and Bible at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville TN until he could no longer work due to his illness. This past week he was given more tough news about his health. In order to lift his spirits and show their concern, the kids from his school loaded onto buses and serenaded their former teacher with a beautiful worship song.

Click “CONTINUE” to see this Good Morning America segment about this caring community.


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