Benefit dinner will help Ryan Stippich, 2, who has a rare liver cancer

COEUR d'ALENE - Tito's Italian Grill will put on a benefit wine dinner Tuesday to benefit a 2-year-old with a rare liver cancer.

All proceeds from the 6 p.m. dinner will go for medical expenses for Ryan Stippich, who has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

"Come join us and help Ryan beat this thing," said Jim Barrett, general manager of Tito's. "We consider him a member of the family around here."

Ryan's mother is Rachel Stippich, owner of the Boardwalk Boutique in the Plaza Shops. His cousin, Miryka Stippich, is the supervisor for Tito's Cafe Espresso.

The event includes a gourmet five-course dinner, as well as donated items for auction from The Coeur d'Alene Resort and all of the businesses from the Plaza Shops.

Tickets for the event are $30 per person and can be purchased at Tito's Italian Grill at 667-2782.