First Responder Friday: FDNY Firefighter Matt McDevitt

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Friday, October 11, 2019
First Responder Friday: FDNY Firefighter Matt McDevitt
Amy Freeze has this week's First Responder Friday.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- This week's First Responder Friday honor comes to us from Vicki Raffetto for her nephew FDNY Firefighter Matt McDevitt who is battling a rare cancer.



The 32-year-old's treatments have limited his workouts, so his wife Jackie along with family and friends are working out #McDevittStrong.



They are asking that you dedicate your Friday Workout to the hashtag #McDevittStrong.



McDevitt also got a special message from The Rock!




The McDevitt's have two children under the age of 2. Matt's wife Jackie works as a health practitioner at Northwell Health. We thank them both for their service for others.



You can find out more about McDevitt's battle at his GoFundMe page.



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