Baldy View Elementary student passes away
Baldy View Elementary student Avery Anderson passed away on May 24 from a brain tumor. She was 6.
Avery was born on June 18, 2004 in Pomona and lived her whole life in Upland.
She was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in November, which spread to her spine.
Students in the ACCESS after school program performed scenes from The Lion King on May 5. They were helping to raise money for Avery and her family.
Her mother, Kelly Fritts, is a teacher with the program.
She loved animals, singing, dancing, camping and going to Disneyland.
She also attended the Moultrie Academy of Music, Voice and Dance in Upland.
A celebration of life in honor of Avery's seventh birthday will be held at 2 p.m. June 18 at Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th St. in Upland.
Donations of new toys, blanket or books are being collected for the Children's Hospital of Orange County where Avery was receiving treatment.
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