Fundraiser For South Idaho Firefighter Battling Cancer Is July 18

A pancake breakfast fundraiser is planned this week for a southern Idaho firefighter who is preparing to undergo surgery for a rare form of eye cancer. The event is planned for Saturday, July 18, in Kimberly.

Rock Creek Fire District Lieutenant Taylor Hunsaker and his family could use some positive vibes right about now. Hunsaker has spent more than 25 years as an emergency medical technician, dispatcher, teacher, and firefighter, in which he has helped prepare fellow responders to face adversity and uncertainty, all while remaining resilient. Now, he could use a helping hand himself while he faces an entirely different kind of battle.

Following a recent diagnosis of ocular melanoma, Hunsaker has been readying himself to take this challenge head on with the love and support of his brothers and sisters in helmets and turnout gear, his lifelong friends, and his family.

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A Fundraiser For A South Idaho Firefighter Battling Cancer Is Saturday, July 18

Firehouse   Unsplash: Syed Hussaini

Hunsaker family fundraiser

The pancake breakfast fundraiser is planned for Saturday, July 18, from 7 AM to 11AM, at the Rock Creek Fire Station. The address is 1559 Main Street North, Kimberly.

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All proceeds and donations from the event will go directly to helping the family cover medical expenses. A recent post to the lieutenant's Meta page stated that doctors don't believe the cancer has spread, and that a surgery to eradicate the cancer is scheduled to take place soon. This is great news for the family.

We wish Taylor the best of luck, and have all the faith in the world that he will overcome this challenge. Best wishes lieutenant.