Firefighters donate lottery winnings to help colleague

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HaveABall — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:01:49 GMT

The article reads: Cordova, 24, has a rare aggressive tumor that puts pressure on the circulation of his brain. Doctors said it can be removed by a specialist in Los Angeles, but it will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Ridiculous, inflated costs! The $10K should be enough to earnestly pay for a few hours of surgery employees' salaries and supplies. Why would someone want to be charged an outrageous fee to go through: 1) The stressful situation of pledging to pay back something they kn... [ More ]

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dallascowboyfan — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:55:09 GMT

I love reading stories like this. God Bless the Firefighters Mr. Cordova I pray for a speedy recovery.

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Cletu$2 — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:08:13 GMT

Just write to the Albuquerque, New Mexico fire department and I'm sure that someone will get back to you with details on how and where to donate.

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PERDUE — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:55:59 GMT

Great story Todd!!

Glad to see real down to earth people who actually are willing to do something wonderful for someone else with their lottery winnings.

I know first hand how wonderful the fire departments are in this country.

I never thought I'd see the day when I would have to utilize this service until Oct 2011.

I called and they went into action.

They deserve so much more than they ever receive.

I can't sing their praises enough.

I wish Mr. Cordova a speedy recovery fro... [ More ]

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stripesnsolids — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:44:31 GMT

So freakin' AWESOME!!! I only wish there were details on how to donate.

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dpoly1 — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:49:44 GMT

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mcginnin56 — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:01:41 GMT

Good hearted distraction from all the looney-tune nut job stories out there

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dpoly1 — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:27:30 GMT

NICE!

This reminds me of the 2 Border Guards on The Amazing Race, that gave money to the guy from Kentucky for his daughter

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Abdi — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:46:43 GMT

Bravo to them all

Firefighters donate lottery winnings to help colleague

Lottery Post — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:45:25 GMT

A group of Albuquerque, New Mexico, firefighters who became Mega Millions winners this week said they're donating money to help save the life of one of their own.

In between fighting fires and saving lives, some firefighters found time to sprint to Circle K and get some mega millions tickets, and that effort paid off. Firefighter Jed Hyland said he had the winning ticket in hand when the numbers were announced.

Of course, with it being one day before April Fools' and firefighters being wh... [ More ]