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Shields of Hope brings holiday cheer to family affected by cancer

Posted at 11:05 PM, Dec 19, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-19 23:05:26-05

MUSKEGON, Mich.--  Six-year-old Zareion is definitely on the nice list this year.

On Wednesday, he even got a personal visit from Santa himself, escorted by Muskegon County's finest law enforcement officers. After acing, and beating, kidney cancer--he definitely deserves it.

The department rolled up with an ambulance full of presents--enough for each of Zareion's five brothers and sisters as well.

"Unbelievable. It was more than we expected. It was a great surprise. The kids didn’t know anything about it," said Tamber Mckenzie, Zareion's mother. "I'm just grateful".

This is one of the 16 stops Shields of Hope is making across West Michigan this year. The non-profit is run by local public safety professionals and supports those affected by cancer.

If you'd like to nominate a family to be sponsored by Shields of Hope, click here.