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Captain Lee Edmonds, with the Henderson Fire Department, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the fire department’s recent fundraiser for the Maria Parham Health Oncology Center.

On Tuesday afternoon, Edmonds and other HFD representatives presented the administration and staff of Maria Parham Health with a check for $13,620 to be used for care and resources for cancer patients.

On Tuesday, November 12, 2019, Henderson Fire Department representatives presented the administration and staff of Maria Parham Health with a check for $13,620 to be used for care and resources for cancer patients. (HFD photo)

In October, the fire department held its third annual Breast Cancer Boot Drive, complete with pink boots, in front of the fire station on Dabney Drive in Henderson. Money raised goes directly to MPH’s “Angel Fund,” a fund created to help patients overcome the financial hardships that serve as barriers to cancer treatment.

“The money helps patients with transportation costs, covers the cost of certain medications and allows MPH to offer free breast screenings every October,” said Edmonds.

Topping last year’s donation amount by $320 and the donation made in 2017 – the first year of the fundraiser – by over $2,000, Edmonds said the fire department is proud to have raised over $38,000 for local cancer patients in the past three years.

“We would like to thank all of the citizens, whether local or from out-of-town, who rode through and donated,” said Edmonds. “Your contribution is appreciated and makes a difference.”

Up next for the HFD is the annual in-home smoke detector inspection program that begins each November for City of Henderson residents.

To hear Edmonds’ interview in its entirety, please click here. Edmonds’ portion of the Town Talk segment begins at the 18:25 minute mark. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.