Every year, Buddy's Helpers teams up with local student-athletes to give back.
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Army Master Sgt. Devin Persaud, his 5-year-old daughter, Cadence, and Jonny Rodriguez from Buddy's Helpers joined ABC7 Chicago Thursday to talk more about it.
Persaud talked about his background and service.
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He talked about the key to managing being away from his family for extended periods of service.
Some cross-country runners from Metea Valley High School in Aurora were also there Thursday.
They helped present Persaud's daughter with a brand-new bike.
Visit www.buddyshelpers.org for more information on the organization.