Kyle Van Mouwerik developed a sudden acute illness that left him paralyzed while working a wildland fire last summer for Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District.

He has been in the hospital since he came down with Guillain Barre Syndrome.

On Dec. 6 there will be a fundraiser for him at Himmel Haus Restaurant, 3819 Saddle Road, South Lake Tahoe. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Dinner, beer and live music will be provided. Doors open at 5pm, dinner is at 6pm.

For more information or to buy tickets, contact Michael Bartlett at (916) 753.4225 or mcbartlett1287@yahoo.com, or Jeff White at (775) 781.7723, or Tahoe Douglas Fire at 193 Elks Point Road, Zephyr Cove.