RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit is stepping up to support one of their own in a powerful way.

When K9 Deputy Hunter Flory’s mother, Christi, was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, the team came together to design a special awareness patch to honor her fight and raise funds for her journey.

Christi’s diagnosis came at the start of August, and shortly after, she underwent surgery in September.

Family and friends say the operation was successful, but her fight is far from over.

Sgt. Kevin Ritchey, a K9 deputy with the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office, said the effort is about rallying together.

“We’re here to support one of our teammates and his family. His mother is falling ill, and we’re just here raising funds for her to help her out i

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