Students at William McDonald Middle School and St. Joseph School came together on Thursday night to support a local teacher who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Eugene Roach teaches physical education at St. Joseph and was diagnosed with advanced stage 4 adenocarcinoma lung cancer in the fall.

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Around 20 students were involved in show, with performances ranging from singing and dancing to gymnastics.

The joint talent show between the two schools was also a fundraiser and raised $2,500 for Valour Place, an Edmonton-based military family support house.

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An emotional Roach thanked the organizers, performers and the community for their support at the end of the show.

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