Platte County, MO – Community members across Platte County came together Saturday, October 11, 2025, to honor 3-year-old Tucker with a special parade organized by local first responders. Tucker, who is on hospice care, is battling Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare and painful genetic disorder often called “butterfly skin.”
According to the Platte County Missouri Sheriff’s Office, deputies joined with the Kansas City Fire Department Station 10 and area residents to create a memorable event featuring trucks, Jeeps, motorcycles, and emergency vehicles — some of Tucker’s favorite things.
Station 10 first shared a call for community support on social media last Tuesday, encouraging residents to help organize the parade. The response was swift, drawing families, local car clubs, and law enforcement agencies from around the region.
“Tucker’s favorite things are trucks, Jeeps, motorcycles, hot rods, and emergency apparatus, and so the family is organizing a parade for Tucker to enjoy,” Station 10 said in its post.
Residents lined the streets to cheer, wave, and show love for Tucker and his family, creating a powerful display of compassion and unity.
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