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Toomsboro boy with cancer airlifted to Atlanta

11-year-old Mason Ring hung out with local law enforcement just Saturday, and they helped him grow his patch collection.

TOOMSBORO, Ga. — A Wilkinson County boy undergoing treatments for cancer was airlifted to a hospital in Atlanta over the weekend.

Just Saturday, several local law enforcement agencies met with 11-year-old Mason Ring to deliver patches to grow his collection. 

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Mason's mom, Jessica, said he was taken to Egleston Hospital in Atlanta after his temperature rose on Sunday and tests revealed his white blood cell count dropped. She said he also has respiratory syncytial virus along with viral pneumonitis.

Treatment could last up to more than two weeks, and he can't receive more chemotherapy for his cancer until he recovers, according to Jessica.

Law enforcement came out to see Mason with their patrol cars Saturday, and in addition to getting patches, Mason also received challenge coins, ball caps, t-shirts, and stuffed animals.

His dad, Shawn, said Saturday was the first time Mason had been out since his chemo treatments, and he was really excited.

"It's a dream come true for real," Mason said on Saturday.

Eight different agencies showed up to make Mason's day, which was largely organized through Facebook. 

Thanks to them, Shawn said Mason has over 3,000 patches.

You can find the Ring family's GoFundMe here

To send Mason a patch, you can send it to:

Attention: Mason Ring

Shawn and Jessica Ring

203 Main Street, Toomsboro, GA 31090

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