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When Bobby Hick's returned from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq he didn't expect to have another battle to fight. A devastating diagnosis of Leukemia left Bobby and his family wondering what the future would hold or if he would have a future at all. To add to the Hick’s family’s woes, their already problematic HVAC system and water heater gave out just as winter season was beginning. With no where left to turn, the family reached out to the Michael & Son Cares Program.
“When the Hick’s family’s story was brought to my attention, I knew we had to help,” said Basim Mansour, Proud Son & Owner of Michael & Son Services. “Here’s a guy who gave so much for his country and asked so little in return; I not only wanted to help them with their home repairs, I wanted to do something really special for Bobby.
The Michael & Son Cares Program and The Verizon center had worked in conjunction to plan a special surprise day at a Washington Capitals game for Bobby and his family, but due to emergency treatment Bobby was required to immediately check in to Fairfax hospital. Tune in this Saturday, January 10 at 9 a.m. to see Bobby's story and how Michael & Son helped make a Vet's dream come true.
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