As part of the annual run that pays tribute to the 343 New York firefighters who perished on Sept. 11, 2001, teams raise funds for an organization of their choice. This year Shoreline Fire Department chose 6-year-old Charlotte as their sponsor patient. Charlotte is a Shoreline resident who is unable to speak or control her movements due to a progressive neural muscular disorder.

"I just thought how neat it would be to help a family in the area I serve," Firefighter Jason Howton said. "That's why we asked them to be the sponsor patient."

The Shoreline Fire Department team, also know as Cha Cha's Heroes, will arrive in New York City on Sept. 26. The team of four firefighters and two nurses will continue to raise money for Children's Hospital in advance of the event. Donations can be made at any Bank of America in the Children's Run Fund account. Read full story...