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Help our Tammy, the heart of Kildeer Police Department
First Responders
Illness
United States
Illinois
Created March 28th, 2025

"I'm not giving up.  I'm going to keep fighting".  That is what Tammy said when she was told of her cancer diagnosis.

Tammy Dreyer is the heart of our police department.  Tammy is our records supervisor at the Kildeer Police Department in Kildeer, Illinois.  She is so much more than her job title.  This department is truly a family.  Tammy is the center of our family, and she needs our help.

Tammy was recently diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma.  It is stage 4 and has metastasized to her lungs and spine.  Tammy is receiving chemo and radiation treatment, and she is unable to work.  An emergency room trip in January 2025 resulted in an initial diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and septic shock.  This trip to the hospital led to the discovery of her cancer.  This fundraiser is to help her and her family in their time of need.

Tammy has always been there for others when they needed help.  For the past few years, she has been an integral part of the department's Cars and Cigars event which raises funds for Special Olympics Illinois.     In past years Tammy has also contributed to the community by knitting numerous hats, scarves and mittens to add to the Rotary Thanksgiving basket program.

We have been so lucky to work with Tammy here at the Kildeer Police Department.  She came to us after working at the Round Lake Beach Police Department and the Libertyville Police Department in Lake County, Illinois. 

Tammy and her husband Bart are residents of McHenry County, Illinois.  They have two children, and a dog named Shadow.  Please donate to help Tammy and her family in their time of need.



Updates

May 22nd, 2025
Denise Bradstreet, Organizer

From the Dreyer family- thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your support through these past few months.



April 7th, 2025
Denise Bradstreet, Organizer

Our beloved Tammy, the heart of our police department, passed away this morning, April 7th.  On behalf of Tammy's family and our police family, we thank you for your prayers during our overwhelming time of grief.  Your donations and support will help Tammy's family through their difficult transition. 

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Laura Schueler
Laura Schueler donated $250

Sending prayers for healing and strength.

1 year ago
Michael Hoover
Michael Hoover donated $200
1 year ago
Zach Olson
Zach Olson donated $100
1 year ago
Marcia Vorhees
Marcia Vorhees donated $100
1 year ago
Gary Lunn
Gary Lunn donated $100

You can’t go anywhere as your chief is hopeless without you at work.

1 year ago
Ed and Julie Armijo
Ed and Julie Armijo donated $100

We have your back Tammy. 💙

1 year ago
Elizabeth & Hector De La Paz
Elizabeth & Hector De La Paz donated $100
1 year ago
Mike and Maureen Parlberg
Mike and Maureen Parlberg donated $100

Thinking of you!

1 year ago
Justin Krieger
Justin Krieger donated $25
1 year ago
Sarah Canada
Sarah Canada donated $100
1 year ago

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Help our Tammy, the heart of Kildeer Police Department
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