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PHOTOS: Derek's Dance Celebrates Life of Young Boy Lost to Cancer

The event was held at the Johnston Lions Club to benefit the Ellerbeck family of West Des Moines.

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Last week, we told you the story of

On May 26, his friends and family hosted a celebration of his life, "Derek's Dance," where guests dressed in their best period prom attire.

The night included dancing, prom-style photos, a silent auction and the crowning of a king and queen.

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Derek's father, Kory, said his son would have loved the idea.

Coconut Castaways and Julie Engelken kindly shared photos of the night with Johnston Patch.

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