Quinn D’Amico-Valliere, a 6-year-old from Chelmsford, received a heartfelt surprise from Chelmsford Police and Cops for Kids with Cancer.
In recognition of her courageous fight against High Risk Neuroblastoma, Quinn was presented with a custom-made police uniform, complete with a genuine Chelmsford Police badge, hat and a special patch from Cops for Kids with Cancer. Her family was also given a $5,000 check to help ease the financial burdens associated with her treatments.
Quinn, who loves police officers and even dressed as one for Halloween, lit up as she donned her uniform and toured the police station. She explored a cruiser, practiced using the radio, and even locked up her dad and brother in the department’s holding cell (before letting them go).
The initiative was made possible through collaboration with Blauer Uniforms, which crafted the child-sized uniform. Deputy Chief Gary Hannagan and Officer Sal Mirabella Jr., both deeply involved with Cops for Kids with Cancer, expressed their pride in supporting Quinn and her family, celebrating her strength and resilience during her treatment journey.
“I have presented many checks to many families during my years on the board with CFKWC. Today’s check presentation to Quinn and her family is extremly special. To be able to coordinate and partner with Blauer to present Quinn with an authentic police uniform in the community that I work for, is an honor that I can not put into words,” said Officer Mirabella. “The joy that Quinn displayed proudly, while wearing that uniform, is the reason we volunteer our time to this incredible charity. I hope the uniform will be a sign of her strength and perseverance that Quinn displayed while going through her treatments to overcome that terrible disease.”
Cops for Kids with Cancer, a nonprofit organization, provides financial support to families of children battling cancer, having donated over $5.8 million to date. To learn more, visit Cops for Kids with Cancer.
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