Burgers For The Blue fundraiser to benefit local chapter participating in Police Unity Tour

Fond du Lac’s Downtown Diner restaurant, with the help of several individuals with ties to law enforcement are hosting a fundraiser Friday, March 20, 2026, to benefit the Police Unity Tour, which is an annual 300-mile bicycle ride that runs from areas like Philadelphia or New Jersey to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The funds raised from the event will go to the Wisconsin Riders Police Unity Tour Chapter 9, which includes some Fond du Lac officers that will be partaking in the unity tour.

The fundraiser will consist of a burger sale at The Diner, Friday evening from 4-8 pm. Non meat options will be available for those participating in lent.

One of the event’s organizers Scotty Siefert told KFIZ that all tips and proceeds from the Burgers for the Blue fund raiser would benefit the police unity tour, especially honoring local heroes who have paid the ultimate price. This would include City of Fond du Lac Police Officers Craig Birkholz and Joe Kurer, as well as State Patrol Trooper Trevor Casper.