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NYPD helps 8-year-old with terminal illness celebrate birthday

NYPD helps throw birthday party for terminally ill 8-year-old
NYPD helps throw birthday party for terminally ill 8-year-old 00:23

NEW YORK -- An 8-year-old from Queens who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness had a special day Wednesday.

The NYPD helped little Elien celebrate his birthday at his school.

He got a ride in some of the NYPD cars and was treated to bubbles, face painting and a bouncy house at the Pioneer Academy.

His teacher says they wanted to give him the biggest party they could.

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