LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — On Saturday in Luzerne County , the Jenkins Township Fire Department held a special community benefit to support Emmett Thomas, a paramedic who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer.

Folks showed up to the benefit and enjoyed some local food and raffle baskets.

Organizer of the event, Frank Cawley, said, "This community that we have is a big valley with a heart. I mean they've been tremendous, uh, a lot of uh generous donations made this all come together again. We can't put, there's so many people that you can name, I can't even name, but so many people that are involved."

All of the money raised will go towards Thomas to help with medical and living expenses.

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