“Firefighters are innately qualified to assist burn victims as they face life beyond the burn incident,” says Bridget Yuknat, President, New London Firefighters Burn Foundation.
by Angela Olsen
The New London Firefighters Burn Foundation needs your help! Established in 2003 to help Connecticut burn victims and their families recover and cope with the devastation of burns and fires, they have been able thus far, to assist eight burn individuals’ families. A fundraising golf tournament will be held at the New London Country Club on September 2, 2010 to raise money for this worthy cause. Please join them!
The Burn Foundation is composed of firefighters, and the secretary to the Fire Department. These selfless volunteers have already helped raise and distribute over $19,700 to families in need in addition to equipment to operate the burn camp. Apart from raising money, they donate their time as camp councilors at the summer and winter camps and provide maintenance on the infrastructure of the camps. The commitment of the Burn Foundation is to assist all burn victims with any help needed, regardless of age.
At present, there is a family in Ledyard, where the sole bread winner was burned in March of this year. Also, a four year old child from Clinton who was burned on June 18th. They truly need all of our help. If you are unable to play in the tournament, but would like to make a donation, please contact Michael Leonard, New London Firefighters Burn Foundation at 860.625.0808.
Posted on August 18th, 2010 | category: Announcements
