Fundraiser Set, GoFundMe Launched For VFW Bartender Who Lost Home To Fire

COTTONDALE, AL — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6022 is set to host a fundraiser on Dec. 11 to raise money for one of its employees who lost her home to a fire in Elrod earlier this month.

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As Patch previously reported, no one was injured in the fire, but the home was a total loss with few personal belongings remaining for VFW bartender Tabetha Nichols and her three children — two girls, ages 13 and seven, along with a three-year-old boy.

A GoFundMe drive has also been launched and has already raised $1,350 from 21 donors toward its goal of $5,000. Click here to donate to the GoFundMe.

The fundraising event will include a charity motorcycle ride, with registration beginning at 1 p.m. The cost for participation will be $25 per rider and $10 for passengers. Kickstands will go up at 2 p.m. for the charity ride.

Barbecue plates will be served at 3 p.m. and there will be live music from Rising Tide Band and DJ Gary, which will be followed by karaoke.

Click here to see a list of clothing items and sizes for donations.

The VFW Post 6022 will accept donations for the family at 7001 University Boulevard East in Cottondale.

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