LANSING, MI (WCMH)–When Jeremie Bordua turned 11, he wanted a party, but not a birthday party. He wanted a “Thank You” party for the police of his hometown.

“I had the idea to throw a thank you party for police because I’ve been bullied, so I know how they feel,” Jeremie told WILX. “I just wanted to show them I still appreciate them, and I still believe in them.”

For months, Jeremie baked and sold cookies to raise money for the party. When his story was picked up by national news outlets, donations began to pour in.

“So now we made about $10,000 for this party,” Jeremie said.

According to WILX, when the day came, officers from around the state of Michigan, and even the country, came to meet the boy who wanted to thank them.

“He’s really really going above and beyond and helping us. He’s not being a bystander he’s making a difference” said Officer James Revell.

Officers took pictures with Jeremie to help remember the party.

“I just want to tell them thank you for their service” said Jeremie.

Jeremie said his next project is a summer picnic for police officers.