Cory Eberz joined the Millvale Volunteer Fire Department when he was 14 as a junior firefighter. Four years later, he complete fire academy training to become a full-fledged firefighter.
Now 19, he’s spent most of his teenage years serving Millvale. However, Millvale is now serving him.
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On Sunday, the fire department hosted a spaghetti dinner and raffle to help Eberz and his mother offset medical expenses related to treatment.
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Eberz was diagnosed with colon cancer in August, according to WPXI news partner TribLive.
His family has set up a GoFundMe page for donations to help, as well.