5-year-old boy battling cancer has his dream come true on his birthday

Matteo Papa from Ontario recently celebrated his fifth birthday.

The young boy is currently being treated for leukaemia and has about 18 months left until his is finished his treatment, so everyone wanted to make it extra special. 

And, boy, was it special!

Vaughan, Ontario – Another example of how firefighters can make such a positive impact on a community!
Great work @VaughanFire https://t.co/T6IZMo9fw2

— CanadianFireCulture (@CanFireCulture) March 21, 2018

Matteo dreams of becoming a firefighter one day, and when firefighters in his hometown of Vaughan heard this, they gave him a gift that he is sure to hold dear for the rest of his life. 

Celebrating Matteo’s 5th Birthday. His birthday wish is to one day grow up to be a firefighter! pic.twitter.com/FRcDzbtoe9

— Vaughan Fire (@VaughanFire) March 20, 2018

A story of courage, strength and hope. On his fifth birthday, Matteo, a brave young boy battling leukemia, had a wish to become a firefighter. His wish came true as he became Vaughan’s… https://t.co/CeoAHkVawT

— Maurizio Bevilacqua (@mbmayor) March 21, 2018

Vaughan Fire Chief Larry Bentley invited the five-year-old to his department for the day; he also gave the youngster his very own uniform and helmet. 

"I had a couple of tears there for a minute. It’s a special day for us to give back to the community and to Matteo," Larry Bentley, Vaughan Fire Chief told CTV News Toronto. 

Matteo, Chief and Dad getting ready to go to school in a Vaughan Fire Truck @1059TheRegion @VaughanFire pic.twitter.com/l5rYvAAi6Q

— Rob Pagetto (@1059ROTR) March 20, 2018

Amazing, we're wishing Matteo a speedy recovery.