PHOTOS: Chesterfield firefighters help Make-A-Wish kid raise money for dream trip
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- In addition to performing their everyday life-saving duties, Chesterfield County firefighters made a special stop on Sunday to help a local Make-A-Wish kid get his dream trip.
On Sunday, June 8, firefighters with Chesterfield County Fire and EMS went down to the Foxcreek neighborhood to participate in a Make-A-Wish fundraiser.
The Make-A-Wish child, Patton, is raising money for a trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, according to fire officials.
Chesterfield firefighters participated in a Make-A-Wish fundraiser for Patton, a local child who wants to go to Universal Studios. (Photos: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS)
Chesterfield firefighters participated in a Make-A-Wish fundraiser for Patton, a local child who wants to go to Universal Studios. (Photos: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS)
Firefighters got Patton and his friends "geared up" and gave the kids a tour of the fire engine they brought along.
Chesterfield firefighters participated in a Make-A-Wish fundraiser for Patton, a local child who wants to go to Universal Studios. (Photos: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS)
Chesterfield firefighters participated in a Make-A-Wish fundraiser for Patton, a local child who wants to go to Universal Studios. (Photos: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS)
"The crew was very grateful to be able to participate and show their support for Patton and his family," fire officials said.
