Three Lakes Fire Department sponsors fund-raising benefit for chief fighting cancer

The Three Lakes Fire department announced that they will be sponsoring a fund-raising benefit for Three Lakes Fire Department Assistant Chief Lee “Chopper” Tauer who is battling stage 4 soft tissue sarcoma.

“After an impressive 24 years of dedicated service, Assistant Chief Tauer has devoted his life to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community,” stated a release from the Three Lakes Fire Department. “Holding the distinction of being the first full-time firefighter in our department, Tauer has consistently shown compassion and dedication to his mission.”

The “Together for Tauer” event will be held on Saturday, March 29, at the Reiter Center in Three Lakes from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

There will be food and 50/50 raffles, with drawings starting at 4 p.m.
Physical donations can be made at the Reiter Center, located at 1858 S. Michigan St. in Three Lakes, from Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Additionally, monetary donations can be deposited directly into a checking account created with Forward Bank under the name Lee Tauer, at any Forward Bank location. The fire department also says that they would be happy to travel to collect donations, as long as they’re contacted, so a pickup time can be coordinated.

For questions or more information, contact Kelly Keating at kkeating7194@yahoo.com or call 715-617-0883.