Rockland Girl's 13th Birthday Celebrated With Car Parade
ROCKLAND (CBS) -- Even though a Rockland teenager's birthday party had to be canceled because of coronavirus, her friends and family made sure her special day was recognized.
Eva Gambon just turned 13. To celebrate her birthday and practice social distancing, loved ones organized a car parade on Saturday.
Over a dozen cars decorated with signs, streams, and balloons slowed to beep and cheer for Eva as she stood on the sidewalk. A Rockland Police cruiser even led the group and played "Happy Birthday" from the intercom.
Eva's family said the parade was a big deal for her because she was born with a severe heart defect and has been in heart failure for the last six years. The disease is so severe, she's been in isolation.
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