Christmas Comes Early at Shop With a Hero Event

DEARBORN, MI – Christmas came early to about 40 Dearborn students on Thursday morning at the Dearborn Walmart.

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The children participated in the annual Shop with a Hero event where they were paired with an officer from the City of Dearborn Police Department or firefighter from the Fire Department.

The event is sponsored by the Dearborn Police Charity and the Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive.

Children were nominated for the program by their school and then selected by the departments, who sponsor the event with assistance from Walmart.

City of Dearborn photos (in order that they appear)

Mona and Dearborn Firefighter D.J. Begeman show off her princess-y purchases during the annual Shop with a Hero event at the Dearborn Walmart on Thursday, Dec. 17. The event is sponsored by the Dearborn Police Charity and the Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive.

Khylah is all smiles as she shops with Dearborn Police Officer Aaron Najor during the Police and Fire departments’ annual Shop with a Hero event on Thursday, Dec. 17. Eligible students are given a free holiday shopping spree followed by present wrapping and treats.

A young boy smiles as he watches the wrapping of presents he bought during Shop with a Hero on Thursday, Dec. 17. The annual event is sponsored by the Dearborn Police Charity and the Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive.

City of Dearborn Police officers wrap presents while their young owners look on during the annual Shop with a Hero event on Thursday, Dec. 17. Income-eligible students are treated to a shopping spree, gift wrapping and treats during the annual event.