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,” said Barrett. “In 2021 at the Oktoberfest I noticed that there was nothing said. Breast cancer was not even mentioned because of the COVID stuff.”
“Breast cancer is still an issue and a problem nationwide and in our area also,” said Barrett. “So I told the guys here at the DeKalb fire department next year we’re going to sell breast cancer awareness shirts and we’re going to get it back to where it’s a topic that people think about.”
