Children in the "Wonka" cast prepare to take a bow at the end of the show on Nov. 22. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
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Kids production of ‘Wonka’ raises money for diabetes research

Eight-year-old Oliver Calderon said to his friends: “Let’s put on a play!” 

And so, on Friday evening, Nov. 22, 18 kids under the age of 10 took to the stage of the Flossmoor Community House to the delight of their family and friends to present their version of “Wonka.”

And Oliver donated just over $1,000 in proceeds from the production to Breakthrough T1D, an organization supporting diabetes advocacy and research. Both Oliver and his friend…

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