Mia Dates lives in the Village of Lynwood, outside of Chicago, with her family. In January 2025, her dad, Xavier Dates, took a nasty fall down the steps. When he hit the bottom of. The steps, he hit his head. Mia knew it was an emergency and called 911 for help. Her bravery likely saved her dad’s life. The Village of Lynwood praised Mia for staying. calm and calling the police for help. “When her dad, Xavier, suffered a serious fall at home, Mia stayed calm under pressure, called 911, provided critical information to the dispatcher, and let paramedics into the house when they arrived. Her actions made all the difference. Our Mayor Jada D. Curry, along with the Chief’s of Village of Lynwood Police Department and the Lynwood Fire Department, stopped by the Dates home to acknowledge her heroic response. She will also be formally celebrated at an upcoming Village Board meeting,” the village shared on Facebook. “Mia reminds us all that courage, calmness, and compassion have no age limit. Please join us in applauding this young hero and her inspiring example for our entire community!” The Village of Lynwood Gave Mia Dates a Key to the City According to People, the Village of Lynwood honored Mia with a key to the city at a ceremony on February 24. Xavier Dates told WBBM that thinking about that day chokes him up, but he’s so proud of his little girl. “I woke her up this morning because I was excited; I saw her on the news; I said, ‘Mia, you’re on the news.’ And she said, “Dad, don’t wake me up, I need to go to school.” Xavier laughed. Xavier said Mia was honored for her bravery on Martin Luther King Day and has big plans to be a first responder one day. “If Mia wasn’t here there’s no telling how long I would’ve been on that floor. My baby helped me out.” This story’s featured image can be found here.