DeKalb VFD Chief, Robbie Barrett, with Lea Anna McKinnie and Melisha Lamb, the recipients of funds raised through selling Breast Cancer Awareness shirts to aid in their fight against breast cancer. Photo by Heather Russell
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DeKalb VFD raises funds for local women to aid in their fight against breast cancer
Chief Robbie Barrett of the DeKalb Volunteer Fire Department started a fundraiser after seeing a need for Breast Cancer awareness in his community. Through his efforts, the VFD was able to make a difference in the life of two local women, Lea Anna McKinnie and Melisha Lamb, amidst their fight with Breast Cancer.
“I retired as a system chief from Red River Army Depot Fire Department, and in the past years, our union sold breast cancer awareness shirts to keep the awareness of what’s going on,â...