Bill Marsh Chrysler on S. Garfield in Traverse City will host a community lunch on Fri., Oct. 23, to help the family of six-year-old Kaitlyn Posey, who was diagnosed with leukemia in July and has been undergoing treatment at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. The treatment is expected to take at least two years and will require the family to take extensive time off work.

Kaitlyn's father is a firefighter with the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department and the firefighting community has supported the family’s financial struggles with a variety of fundraisers, but the family still has a shortfall for the long-haul treatment.

“We have the ability to come together as a community and show compassion for the family,” says Bill Marsh, Jr.

The luncheon will be held 11am-2pm and will feature hamburgers, hot dogs and brats along with chips and water for a free-will offering. A small silent auction will take place inside the dealership with proceeds going to the family.

A GoFundMe page has also been set up for those wanting to make a cash donation.

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