DC Firefighters Burn Foundation Fundraising

The D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation is the leading organization in the Washington D.C. metro area supporting burn prevention efforts and improving the quality of life for burn survivors. Founded by active and retired Washington D.C.firefighters, the Foundation is dedicated to assisting in the recovery and rehabilitation of injured firefighters and burn survivors through burn research, treatment and rehabilitation programs and is the only such program in the D.C. metro area. But we need your help so we can continue to support and provide education, treatment and recovery for local burn survivors.  Watch this video to learn a bit more about the Foundation and to meet several D.C. burn survivors who have benefited from the Foundation.  The Foundation is kicking off its first official fundraising campaign and plans to raise $50,000 between September 15th and November 15th. Funds will go to purchasing much-needed equipment for the new pediatric burn unit at Children's National Medical Center.  Please support us by donating and sharing this news with your friends, family and neighbors! Donations are accepted through our website at: http://www.dcffburnfoundation.org    Also, mark your calendars to join us for our fundraising party at the Dubliner at 520 N. Capitol Street NW on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 4 PM! More details to follow.  Thank you for your support!  Recently, the Foundation has been recognized with the prestigious John A. Moncrief Award, presented to an individual or fire services organization for outstanding contributions to burn prevention and burn care.  From 9/15 - 9/25, you can vote for the Foundation to win WTOP Radio's "Click for a Cause." The winning charity receives $12,000! Click to help us win: http://wtop.com/contests/click-for-a-cause/ The Foundation recently funded and hosted two dozen local burn survivors at the Adaptive Sports Center in Crested Butte, CO, which improves the quality of life for people with disabilities through outdoor adventure activities.  LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dcfdburnfoundation Copyright © *|2015|* *|DC Firefighters Burn Foundation|*, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences