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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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Barry Schwartz
Barry Schwartz donated $50
1 year ago
Jill Krueger
Jill Krueger donated $50

I always loved talking with you Tammy! Rest in Peace

1 year ago
Stephanie Cascio
Stephanie Cascio Bronze: Donate at least $100 to earn this badge. donated $100

Our condolences for your family and we will be praying for you during this difficult time.

1 year ago
Matt Bendler
Matt Bendler donated $50
1 year ago
Scott and Kerry Warren
Scott and Kerry Warren donated $200

Godspeed Tammy, you brought so much to KPD. I'll miss you making fun of my "little red Barbie car" when I pull into work!

1 year ago
Jean Harvey
Jean Harvey donated $100
1 year ago
John and Tracy Kalas
John and Tracy Kalas donated $100
1 year ago
Fox Lake FOP Lodge 90
Fox Lake FOP Lodge 90 donated $50
1 year ago
LERMI MEMBERS
LERMI MEMBERS donated $200

On behalf of the all the Law Enforcement Records Managers of Illinois (LERMI) organization members, our deepest and sincerest condolences and prayers to Tammy's family and blue family at the Kildeer Police Department.

1 year ago
Duce Racic
Duce Racic donated $100
1 year ago

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Help our Tammy, the heart of Kildeer Police Department
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