 Pikeville Police, Fire and Dispatch came out to Pikeville Elementary School Saturday for the shop with the first responder event for local kids. In response, Mountaintop spoke to various first responders about the event and its impact on those in need. That's what it's about, just making sure the kids are taken care of. We go out and respond every single day to responding to people in their time of need. Maybe it might be their worst day, but on Christmas time it's about being there for one another. Whether it be for us between each department and for people out in the community. The kids are the main thing. We try different things throughout the year, whether it be school projects or this being Christmas. The shop with the first responder program, both departments working together to make sure the kids are taken care of on Christmas. In 2012, Eastern Kentucky was devastated by tornadoes. Within days, people in Western Kentucky stepped up to help the people of our region. Pikeville Medical Center is a Christian organization committed to helping others, and that includes our neighbors in Western Kentucky. Our commitment goes far beyond those who come to our hospital for treatment. That sentiment is echoed from all of us at Double Quick. The need is great right now in Western Kentucky, and we know the people of Eastern Kentucky are ready and willing to help. During the season of giving, please consider donating to those who have found themselves with nothing just days before Christmas. In-person donations can be made to all Pikeville Medical Center facilities and the register at all Double Quick locations. To donate online, go to www.givetopmc.org. With community sponsors such as McDonald's and Save-A-Lot, there was no shortage of support. This is absolutely showing the love and the care of the community. That's simply, and this is exactly what we need. We need all these folks in the community to work together to make sure everybody has something during Christmas. We want people to have fun and happiness and joy, and really I appreciate every single member in the community helping with this program. Physician at PMC and the list can go over and over. Firefighter, police department, businesses here in the community all work very, very hard on making this event happen. Afterward, we spoke with patrolman Larry Thacker and Zachary Bowens about their experience helping kids. It's an awesome thing that Pap and the police department does. Like I said, it's my first year in here. I'm very happy to be part of it. It's very important. I mean, we've already got to talk to a few of the kids. They're just excited to be here just so happy. It's all age groups from young to older to high schoolers even, and they're just so grateful and appreciative of this. We're glad we could help them and do it with them. For Mountain Top News, I'm Joel Borgel.