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A group of teens have been taking care of business in Irmo. They're sacrificing more than sweat and paid more than 200 dollars to help a stranger.

"You can't put a price on what you gain out here," said Annie Patton, one of the teens helping out.

16-year-old Annie Patton says she would've paid more to help Deputy Mark Ryan.

"He's just a really cool guy and I've loved getting to know him," Annie added.

"It's been something that I'm very grateful for and I never could've done it by myself, it just couldn't have happened," said Deputy Ryan.    

WIS viewers will remember the Richland County Deputy who's now 19 months in to a stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

His department and community have supported him along the way and the volunteers from Salkehatchie Summer Service are just the latest example.

 Rhonda Gervais says five other teams of teens will also be at work this week at Ryan's house with a fresh coat of paint to compliment a new roof and French drain.

Work Ryan would've done himself, if it were not for his health.

"You can't even begin to say how thankful I am to have the help to put this together," said Ryan. "It's wonderful. It really is wonderful."

Ryan's health is improving and now and so is the condition of his home, thanks to a few teens, happy to make a difference.

"It's not like you're going to a soup kitchen and serving a plate of food," said Annie. "You're building a relationship with someone and it lasts for a lifetime. I still talk to the homeowners I've served before and it's just an awesome experience."

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