By Tatum Ryan
Hartland Patch
HARTLAND, Mich. — On March 3, eight Hartland firefighters completed a climb at the GM Renaissance Center to support the American Lung Association.
Climbing 70 floors in full gear, it was the first year the local department participated in the effort and among them was 70-year-old Hartland firefighter Jim Brake, who climbed one floor for each year of his life.
Brake, who has been at the Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority for 16 years, decided to participate in honor of his mother who passed away from cancer as well as a close friend who is currently battling the disease. Brake also said he chose to climb to be part of his team.
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