Police Eat A Lot Of Peppers, Donuts To Help Teen Battling Cancer
AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- Police in Aurora ate a lot of habañero peppers and donuts in order to help raise money for a teenager battling cancer. On Thursday, they delivered a check for $12,600 to the hospital.
The Ring of Fire Challenge started earlier this year as a way to raise awareness for Tayler Ellison, 13, and her fight against bone cancer. Ellison is the daughter of an Aurora police officer.
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The money was raised by the Motorcycle Depot, Aurora Police Department and other community members.
Participants are asked to either eat a habañero pepper or try to finish three donuts in a one minute. The challenge has primarily involved members of law enforcement or public safety.
LINKS: Ring Of Fire Challenge Facebook Page | Tayler Ellison Fundraising Page