We have secured over 2,500 signatures! Our next goal is to work to 5,000. The Russell Home is still trying to obtain a license to cover all the ages of individuals residing at the home and the other services they provide. This week we will be sharing some of the residents. Happy Birthday Benji!!! We hope you have many more at the Russell Home. Benji turned 49 years old on May 30th. This is his photo at his birthday party with his family at the Russell Home. Every resident at the Russell home has a birthday party to celebrate their birthday. The local police department brought Benji to Grandma Russell in 1971 after a family dispute. He was in a wheelchair and had very little use of his arms. He immediately became part of the family! His relationship with Grandma was very special and he will be the first to tell you he is and was her favorite! Grandma Russell enrolled Benji with Forest Park School for crippled children so he would receive physical therapy treatment daily. He later enrolled into Magnolia Special Education School for his academic education. Benji was a cub scout for several years, he graduated from Magnolia and he attended his Prom. Benji’s family reunited with him prior to his 40th birthday. Benji’s favorite day is Sunday! He loves to attend the church service held at the home by Martin Bird and Stephen Brock. Benji is the biggest Magic fan in Orlando and JJ Reddick will be his favorite player for all times. Please continue to share and sign. The Russell Home has a reprieve for now, but we need to make sure something is put in place where they do not have to worry again.