Hero Park dedicated to Burrillville boy who battled cancer

By: Rebecca Turco

Email: rturco@abc6.com

BURRILLVILLE – The playground built to honor a Burrillville boy who battled cancer, opened to the public Saturday.

Tyler Seddon, 8, made headlines when around 2,000 first responders from across the country came to celebrate his birthday last year, when he was the honorary chief for a day.

Now, he is cancer-free and is able to enjoy the playground, called Hero Park, dedicated to him and those first responders who have supported his journey.

The park is next to the Burrillville Police Department.

The family set up a GoFundMe page (click here) to help out with Tyler’s ongoing medical expenses.

Tyler is also helping out at an upcoming fundraiser for Ryan Hughes, a Burrillville police officer battling cancer. The Rally for Ryan is Wednesday, June 24 at Wright’s Farm Restaurant starting at 6 p.m. For tickets and donation information, call 401-568-6255.

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