Fundraiser for firefighter needing kidney transplant
Posted: 03.04.2010 at 10:43 AM
Photo

CLIO -- Thetford Township is hosting a spaghetti dinner benefit for a firefighter in need of a kidney transplant.

Darin Defreese has a rare kidney disease called L-Cat Deficiency.  He received his first transplant in February 1998, and is now in need of another.  

Darin was a firefighter of the Burton Fire Department for 15 years.  He has been a firefighter of the Clio Fire Department since 1999.  He has also worked at Simms Chevrolet in Clio. 

Saturday, March 6th Thetford Township is hosting a spaghetti dinner to raise money for his medical needs.  

The dinner will be at the township hall located on 4014 E. Vienna Rd. in Clio from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. 

Adult dinners are $10.00 and children under age 10 can eat for $7.00.  Tickets can also be purchased in advance at the township hall or by calling 810-691-0493. 

Donations can also be made by check and mailed to the fire department.