Health & Fitness

Retired FDNY Firefighter Suffering From 9/11-Related Illness In Need Of Lifesaving Bone Marrow Transplant

Now, he's fighting the fight of his life and is in need of a lifesaving bone marrow transplant.

October 16, 2021

An FDNY hero firefighter is now the one who needs help as he battles a 9/11-related cancer.

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Retired firefighter Brian Kevan says he didn’t hesitate on 9/11 when the call came in for help, rushing to Ground Zero and then afterwards working in the toxic rubble during the search-and-recovery efforts.

Now, he’s fighting the fight of his life and is in need of a lifesaving bone marrow transplant.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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