BOSTON (WPRI) — A teenager from Providence took the court at TD Garden on Tuesday to be honored by the Boston Celtics. During the team's home game, 14-year-old Emilio Santana was named a "Hero Among Us" for raising more than $1,500 to make a wig for an 8-year-old girl who lost her hair while being treated for cancer. In addition to the money raised, Santana also donated 24 inches of his own hair. The "Heroes Among Us" program was started by the team back in 1997. Emilio Santana, 14, of Providence, was honored by the Boston Celtics as a "Hero Among Us" (Courtesy: Olivia Hurley) Emilio Santana, 14, of Providence, was honored by the Boston Celtics as a "Hero Among Us" (Courtesy: Olivia Hurley) NEXT: Park Theatre in Cranston celebrating 100 years Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now This Week in Good News SIGN UP NOW