RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Emergency first responders – doctors, nurses, and others who save trauma patients’ lives – were honored by Virginia Commonwealth University. 

The 11th annual “Shining Knight Gala” was held Saturday night at the Richmond Convention Center. 

The event raises money for VCU Trauma Center’s Injury and Violence Prevention Program. 

The event also thanked those who helped the Hanover firefighters after their fire truck was hit along Interstate-295 during Tropical Storm Michael last year, killing Lt. Brad Clark. 

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