Local boy heading to Hawaii gets special escort to airport from PSPD
As we first reported on Tuesday, 12-year-old Javier “JJ” Luna of Palm Springs was surprised with a trip to Hawaii with his family thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
JJ was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in July 2016. Over the past two years, he has received four rounds of chemotherapy. The final round temporarily limited his ability to walk. He is currently in remission.
JJ and his family left for Hawaii today and on their way to the airport, they had a special escort, the Palm Springs Police Department.
PSDP shared the moment on their Instagram, wishing JJ a fun and safe trip.
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JJ is heading to Hawaii to fulfill his dream of swimming with dolphins. He is a big fan of law enforcement and even got the opportunity to be an honorary deputy for a day last year thanks to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
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