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17th Annual Robert “Koz” Kozminski Memorial Softball Tournament August 23, 2024 12:28

Register now here: 17th Annual Robert Kozminski Memorial Softball Tournament – Thin Blue Line of Michigan (tblofmi.com)

September 21, 2024
Meijer Sports Complex
3300 10 Mile Road NE, Rockford, MI 49341
OPENING CEREMONIES AT 9:00 AM

Open to First Responders / Must Show I.D. for Wrist Band 
2 Non-First Responders Allowed on Roster
$300 Per Team / ASA Rules/ Round Robin Format (3 Game Guarantee)

Beer Tent - Food - Door Prizes - Activities for Kids
Team Questions: Joe Trigg (231-736-4064 / jtrigg@grcity.us) 
Donation/Volunteer Questions: Angela DeWinter (616-293-1583 / Angela.Dewinter@kentcountymi.gov) 

All Proceeds Benefit the Thin Blue Line of Michigan


Fourth Annual Gold Benefit Scramble June 17, 2024 11:27


Jesse Hernandez Smiles for Miles for 5K Pictures June 17, 2024 11:16

The photographs from the Jesse Hernandez Smiles for Miles 5K are now available in our photo gallery. Click here to view them.


Scott Lee Reinacher Endowment Fund April 30, 2024 11:31

Whether we write a memoir (or not) or are well-known (or not) within our community, in the end we're all remembered for our acts - for the lives we touch and by the causes we advance.

Today we're excited to announce that Scott has decided it is time to retire! But... there is one last mission that we would like to complete before Scott steps down.

ln recognition of his more than 46 years of public safety service, and after assisting over 800 families as President of the Thin Blue Line of Michigan, we would like to honor Scott by creating the Scott Lee Reinacher Endowment Fund.


Your tax deductible (non-profit 501-C3) gifts/donations to the Scott Lee Reinacher Endowment Fund will help ensure that the Thin Blue Line of Michigan will be able to continue its mission of assisting all public safety officers well into the future.

Everyday across America, another public safety officer will be killed or injured in the line of duty. Today, public safety officers have never been more at risk of death or catastrophic injury. That is why it is so important to have an agency like the Thin Blue Line of Michigan who will help support public safety officers and their families in their
time of need.

On behalf of the executive board, we thank Scott for all his unwavering, tireless dedication to The Thin Blue Line of Michigan and wish him a happy, healthy retirement! 

We also would like to thank you ln advance for your generous donation to the Scott Lee Reinacher Endowment Fund as we enter our 25th year of continued service. Please click here to make a Donation.

Kelly S. (Pigeon) Henry
Executive Director
Thin Blue Line of Michigan


Jesse Hernandez Smiles for Miles for 5K February 29, 2024 12:33

Please come out and join the fun at the Jesse Hernandez Smiles for Miles 5k on April 6, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. held at Ferris State.  The start time will be at 9am, water and chips are being provided after the race!

The proceeds from this event will be donated to the Thin Blue Line of Michigan in memory of Jesse Hernandez. Hope to see everyone there, lets show our support to Jesse's family and friends.

Jesse Hernandez, a cherished individual, held significant roles in the hearts of those around him. As a devoted son, his unwavering love and respect for his family were the pillars of his character. Jesse's role as a brother was marked by a deep and unbreakable bond, his presence a source of comfort and support in times of both joy and challenge. Jesse Hernandez, a son, brother, and fiancé, will forever be remembered as a beacon of light and love in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

For more information on how to participate please access our google form:

https://forms.gle/oG8vH5KJEwppJ9NAA

To make a direct donation please click here.

 


Deputy Nick Rule December 7, 2023 11:23

Deputy Nick Rule and his wife Taleah were expecting their first child in 2020. Just 5 days before their daughter Blakely was born, Nick suffered a seizure. They would soon find out that seizure was caused by brain cancer. In October of 2020, Nick underwent brain surgery to remove the cancer. The surgery removed most of the cancer, but the Doctors said his cancer would come back, but they could not tell them when. In January 2023, Nick and Taleah welcomed a son Holden. Routine scans in August revealed that Nicks brain cancer was back. Nick underwent a second brain surgery on November 8, 2023. Again, all the tumor could not be removed because it was located in a high motor function area and proceeding farther could have left Nick with severe impairments/disabilities.  

Nick is now battling his second round of brain cancer. Nick has been a Law Enforcement Officer since 2014 working in both Genesee and Oakland County, Michigan. His cancer diagnosis ended his career as a Firefighter/EMT with the North Oakland County Fire Authority (Holly, Michigan) where he had been protecting and serving those residents since 2008. Nick’s wife Taleah is a National Orientation Team Leader for LifeStance Health (A Mental Health Company)

Nick will need to remain off work for an unknown amount of time to recover from surgery and to undergo treatment. Taleah has used all her FMLA for 2023. She could only take 1 week off following Nick’s November surgery, making caring for Nick and their children even harder. Nick and Taleah help and serve others and now they are the ones that need help. In addition to the stress of Nick’s cancer diagnosis for a second time, there is the uncertainty of if or when Nick will be able to return to being a law enforcement officer because of permanent impairments the surgery may have caused. They are also experiencing financial struggles from climbing medical costs. With your support, they can focus on Nick’s health, his cancer fight and their family. 100% of your donation will go to the Rule Family.

Thank you for your support and consideration.

Click here to make a donation.


27th Annual Fall Color Run Results October 10, 2023 08:51

Here is the link for the 27th Annual Fall Color Run results held on October 7th, 2023: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/153814#resultSetId-412086;perpage:100

If you would like to see the photos for this event, please click here: 27th Annual Fall Color Run – Thin Blue Line of Michigan (tblofmi.com)

Thank you who participated in the event!


Walk for the Red 2023 March 22, 2023 16:16

Join us on May 13th, 2023

40 Mile Relay Walk to Help Michigan Firefighters Battling Cancer

  • Looking for 5 Teams of 4 Fire Departments
  • Looking for 5 Teams of 4 Civilians
  • Looking for 5 Teams of 4 Business

$100 per team of 4 will include T-Shirts

Starts at 8 am at Chippewa Valley High School 9th Grade Track
18300 19 Mile Road
Clinton Twp, MI

Prises for who raises the most in each category

To Register:
Call or Message Joe (940) 368-2031
Email: Neighborsunitedmi@gmail.com

Walk for the Red 2023


Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser February 1, 2023 08:49

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Proceeds and Donations will help support Tpr. Humes Road to Recovery

Friday, March 3rd, 5 PM - 10 PM at:

Byblos Banquet Hall, 7258 Chase Rd, Dearborn MI 

  • $20 for Adults
  • $5 for On-Duty First Responders
  • $5 for Children Under 16
  • Under 5 Eat Free

    Dinner includes all you can eat spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad. Cash Bar.

    Purchase your tickets at the Metro South Post or contact Sgt. Micah Keller (248-296-3622/Lt. Brian Kross (810-285-4243)

    Direct Donations to Tpr. Humes can me made at the Thin Blue Line here: 

     


    LETR Curling Event November 30, 2022 15:58

    Special Olympics Michigan & The Law Enforcement Torch Run
    proudly present the LETR Curling Event

    • December 17, 2022
    • December 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    • East Kentwood Highs School
    • $35.00 per person

    Click this link to register or to donate at https://give.classy.org/curling22

     


    26th Annual Fall Color Run Results October 3, 2022 16:49

    Here is the link for the 26th Annual Fall Color Run results held on October 1, 2022: http://www.fstiming.com 

    Check out the photos for this event: 26th Annual Fall Color Run Photos

    Thank you who participated in the event!


    Trooper Chad Wolf Memorial Ride 2022 August 3, 2022 12:41

    Pre-registration is now open.  Register by August 15, 2022 and save $5.00 per rider.

    If you do not pre-register you can always register the day of the event when you arrive.

    Ride begins and ends at Motown Harley Davidson in Taylor, with registration from 9am-11am. Ride leaves at 11:30am.

    Click here to register now.