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Mesquite Whataburger honors Rockwall cheerleader who saved choking child during homecoming parade

Now, she's been able to make another big difference with the help of Whataburger.

Tyra Winters, a Rockwall High School cheerleader, was riding on a homecoming parade float when she noticed an emergency. A child was choking. 

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She jumped off the float to help the young boy, who was choking on a piece of candy, a spokesperson for the burger chain said. Winters performed the Heimlich maneuver and saved him. 

Now, she's been able to make another big difference with the help of Whataburger.  

Credit: Whataburger

She was named a 'Whataburger Hometown Hero' by the Mesquite branch of the chain on Tuesday, the spokesperson said.

Credit: Whataburger

 As part of the recognition, Whataburger donated $1,000 to the Rockwall Boys and Girls Club, Winters' chosen charity, according to the spokesperson.

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