Help a Fire Survivor: McDonald's Fundraiser Tuesday

McDonald's in Emmaus will host a fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday for employee Bobby Taylor, who lost his beloved girlfriend, Marie, and all his belongings in the March 17 fire on S. 5th Street hat killed four people.

Several efforts are under way to help both victims and survivors.

Firefighters Helping Survivors

Emmaus firefighters are accepting money and gift cards for survivors. Five East Penn students were left homeless.

Those who want to donate can contact Schwoyer at 484-538-1051 or by emailing bschwoyer@ptd.net.

Funeral Fund

Donations will be accepted until April 15 to help pay funeral expenses for the four people who died. Checks can be made to the:

Emmaus Fire Victims Funeral Fund

National Penn Bank (formerly KNBT)

P.O. Box 193

Emmaus, Pa. 18049

The fund was set up by the Emmaus Business and Community Alliance and Emmaus resident Sue Zacharda. For more information, email Sue at slz2980@gmail.com or the Business and Community Alliance at info@bandcalliance.com.