by Rachel Hunter

The Gouverneur is being called upon once again to support one of its own in their battle against cancer.

Tracy Goodale of Gouverneur was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 Brain Cancer, and is undergoing a six-week series of radiation treatments in Watertown. Tracy has been out of work since before October 2023 when she had a craniotomy. Over $3,000 out of the $10,000 goal has been raised to date through a GoFundMe fundraising page for her gas, food, and other expenses. Tracy makes her home in Gouverneur with her husband, Cory Goodale, their four children, and three dogs.

There will be an in-person “Benefit for Tracy Goodale” on Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Gouverneur Elks Lodge No. 2035, 1419 US Highway 11, Gouverneur. There will be a chicken barbecue. Cost is $15 per dinner. There will be options for dine-in, take-out or delivery. Meal includes a half broiler, baked beans, salt potatoes, a roll, and a dessert. Preorders must prepay, call 315-287-1630. There will also be a silent auction, raffles, T-shirt sale, and hair tinsel extensions.

For more information, call or text Julie (315-960-3323), Cortney (315-486-3106), Tara (315-777-0652), or Jaelyn (315-590-2917).