Singing for a friend

The Branchy Boys, a family bluegrass band, perform Friday during a benefit for Laura Hyer of Fort Scott, who is being treated for a rare form of cancer. Pictured are, from left, Samuel, Jackson and John Kendrick. Also appearing was the improvisational comedy troupe of Fort Scott High School students who entertained Hyer's family and friends.

Several attended a benefit Friday to help a friend. The Branchy Boys, a family bluegrass band, perform Friday during a benefit for Laura Hyer of Fort Scott, who is being treated for a rare form of cancer. Pictured are, from left, Samuel, Jackson and John Kendrick. Also appearing was the improvisational comedy troupe of Fort Scott High School students who entertained Hyer's family and friends.