Gatton police woman Kimberly Allen has been nominated for a QBANK Everyday Hero award

Pulling together a Make-A-Wish day for a young girl with Leukaemia was all in a day's work for one Gatton police officer.

Achieving a dream is something most people will set out to do in their lifetime, but for a seven-year-old girl diagnosed with Leukaemia, conquering dreams are often put on the backburner.

That wasn’t the case for Savannah Burns, who was not going to let her ill health crush her dream of becoming a police officer.

With a little help from Gatton Constable Kimberly Allen, Savannah’s dream to don the blue and white uniform became a reality.

The Ipswich girl told Constable Allen about her ambitions and her story hit the officer in the heart.

Constable Allen said she knew when she was just four years old she wanted to become a cop after being inspired after meeting officers.

Savannah Burns with constable Kimberly Allen during the seven-year-old’s Make A Wish day as a police officer on March 3. PHOTO: Ali Kuchel

Now Constable Allen has been that inspiration for seven-year-old Savannah.

The Gatton officer organised a Make A Wish Day for aspiring cop Savannah, and her efforts haven’t gone unnoticed.

Not only did the March 3 event coincide with the station’s newest, smallest and youngest recruit, but it also landed constable Allen a nomination for the QBANK everyday heroes award.

Constable Allen says the special project was never done for recognition, but she is extremely appreciative of the nomination.

“When I was four-years-old I wanted to be policewoman and had the opportunity to meet some of my local police officers and sit in their police car and that memory will always stick with me,” she said.

“It is the reason I am a police officer today. It was really heartwarming to be able to give a similar experience to Savannah.”

Savannah’s day could not have been more jam-packed if they tried.

After meeting her new colleagues at the station, Savannah watched in awe as the Queensland Police helicopter visited the local oval, closely followed by the mounted police, members of the dog squad and QPS band.

All of that happened before Savannah made her first arrest, and of course, the cutting of her birthday cake.

Constable Allen is still in regular contact with Savannah and her family.

“Apart from seeing Savannah smile and laugh and to be able to give her an experience that she will never forget, I especially enjoyed seeing her form a really special bond with Neptune, our weapons detection dog,” she said.

“Neptune really took to Savannah, and they were inseparable most of the day, it was adorable.

Savannah Burns buckles up her safety helmet as she prepares to joined the Queensland Mounted Police squad. PHOTO: Ali Kuchel

“It was really special to be a part of making Savannah’s dream come true and seeing her smile made my whole day.

“Savannah is such a strong, beautiful little girl and it meant the world to me and the other officers and the Gatton community members involved to be able to do something special for her.”

Not only was it a special day for Savannah, but a day that Gatton’s police, fire and paramedic emergency services came together for the special operation.

“The whole day for Savannah wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for the support we received from QPS as a whole and the other emergency services who attended,” Constable Allen said.

“It was really heartwarming to see everyone come together to create something special from a community member in need.”

Constable Allen also volunteers her time with the RSPCA and Brave Companion Dog Rescue centre at Laidley.

The QBANK Everyday Heroes Award is an annual awards program that aims to recognise Queensland’s frontline and public service workers for their dedication and exceptional service.

Nominations for the QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards close August 13.

The five category award winners will each receive a $1000 cash deposit and $1000 donated to their charity of choice.

The young Everyday Heroes award winner will receive a $500 bursary to assist with training and development.