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Support the first coroner’s-office-based mounted response unit in the United States and our search, rescue, recovery, medicolegal death investigation, and community outreach mission by contributing a donation.

  • All Donations are made directly to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office and must be specifically stated to be designated for the Mounted Response Unit.

  • Venmo All donations much be specifically marked by the donor to designate to the MOUNTED RESPONSE UNIT.

  • Checks can be made out to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. On the check in the “memo” space please write “Designated for the MRU”and mailed to Coroner Karla Deese, LCCO, 717 South Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720.

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Why Our Volunteers Are Here

“I believe in helping others and I love horses so this seems like an excellent way to combine both! I'm looking for ways to use my skills to help horses, especially rescues; vulnerable people and anyone else who may require the MRU.”

Tracie Taylor

“Super excited to mix my two passions of helping others and horses.”

Ivy LeDonne

“Before moving to the Carolinas, I had started school as a criminal justice major but couldn't afford to finish, and I have always had an interest in investigations and forensics. I also went through a horrific barn fire in 2018, and the Lancaster County responders I met over that week were all incredible. I would love to give back to our community in a meaningful way and help make a difference.”

Rebecca Brown

“It is an important community offering. I like to help and help educate people. Always have been interested in forensics and wanted to be a police officer (was too old by the time I became naturalized). Love horses and our horse community.”

Eleanor Johnson