Deputies brighten birthday for Lehigh Acres girl

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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Lee County sheriff’s deputies made a Lehigh Acres girl’s 17th birthday particularly special.

Jessica Romero, who has autism and microcephaly, usually spends her birthdays at home. Her mother sent out a message via social media soliciting birthday cards.

Deputies responded with a card and much more, showing up Tuesday at Romero’s home bearing gifts to help her celebrate.

“I felt really loved and confident about this,” Romero said.

The gesture left a strong impression with her mother.

“It gave me hope that when she gets old enough and she becomes an adult, maybe the world isn’t going to break her heart.”

Anyone can send their best wishes to Romero by writing to P.O. Box 1964, Lehigh Acres, FL 33970.

 

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