Police officers in Detroit have made a sick little boy’s dreams come true, allowing him to become chief for a day.
Jayvon Felton, nine, has been suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of blood cancer, since April 2013.
Most days, Jayvon struggles to get out of bed but he had some extra motivation this week in the form of a very special job opportunity.
The Detroit Police Force invited Jayvon to be chief for a day, flying him to their headquarters in a helicopter where he was met by his schoolmates, who he has not seen since he was diagnosed with cancer.
As his friends watched, a delighted Jayvon was sworn in to service by Detroit Police Chief James Craig.
“I can only imagine the strength and courage it takes for this young man, police chief, to fight this illness every day,” Craig said. “Chief Jayvon, are you up for the challenge. Are you ready to run this great police department?”
Jayvon said he was and thanked everyone for coming before attending a pizza party with police, friends and family.
Despite his debilitating illness, Jayvon’s prognosis is good. He is getting better, slowly, and might even get to return to school later this year.
