Boot a Buck!
The Hephzibah Fire Department, long time supporters of SFBF, raised nearly $1,500 during it's October Boot Drive. A special thanks to all of the volunteers who participated! |
Upcoming Events
Nov. 15th - Dec. 31st
Tree of Hope
December 6th
Shop with a Doc
December 15th
Ruby Tuesday - Give Back Night
December 17th
Fort. Gordon Boot Drive
January 20th
Fire and Ice Ball |
Caring by the Numbers
Thinking of making a donation? Be sure to mail your check by December 31st, 2011. You may qualify for a tax break when you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return.
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Tree of Hope
For a donation of $1 or more you can put an ornament on SFBF's Tree of Hope. Make your gift in honor or memory of a loved one. For information about how you can make the holidays a little brighter for one of our pediatric patients contact Bobbie Jo Gainey at: b.gainey@burnshurtwehelp.org |
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Decorating Safety
- When purchasing an artificial tree be sure to look for "Fire Resistant" on the label.
- Be sure to keep the stand filled with water at all times for a live tree.
- Avoid overloading eletrical outlets with too many decorations.
- Always turn off and unplug all decorations before leaving the house or going to sleep.
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Merry Everything!
Christmas
Hanukkah
Kwanzaa
New Years
Winter Solstice
Yuletide
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Stop, Drop, and Read December 2011 |
Greetings!
As many of us gather during the holidays, I am reminded of my family's traditions and how they evolved over the years. My favorite memory is the time we volunteered to keep the donkey and cow, both of whom had starring roles in Mize Memorial United Methodist Church's live nativity pageant. Each night my mother and daddy, with the five of us in tow, would lead those animals up the street to their appointed places in the church yard. Down the street we would march, my brother, Harold, in his shepherd's bathrobe and me with a halo of golden tinsel carefully wrapped around a wire coat hanger. It must have been quite a sight. Chaos sometimes ensued. Not only had good taste taken a holiday, but good sense left with it. The staff of Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation and I wish you a holiday on its way to being a great memory. |
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The Heart of a Servant
Emile Delegram
 You may know him as a safety instructor, you may have seen him dressed as Santa, and no doubt that you have seen him at countless SFBF fundraisers. At six feet, six inches tall, Emile Delegram is a figurative and literal walking billboard for the SFBF. However, Emile's size pales in comparison to the size of his heart. In addition to volunteering with the aluminum can recycling program, golf tournaments, Rodeo, Shop with a Doc, and boot drives, Emile's most important contribution has been the Angel Flight program. This organization incorporates volunteer pilots who donate their time and aircraft to transport patients, who do not have the financial means, to and from the Joseph M. Still Burn Center for treatment. This Christmas will be merrier for many burn survivors and their families because of Emile's generous heart. |
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The Heart of Our Community
 PotashCorp recently donated $20,000 to SFBF. The donation was one of several the company made from a $100,000 charitable fund. PotashCorp is the world's largest producer of fertilizer, and is the parent company of PCS Nitrogen, located in Augusta.
"We are very honored to have received this generous gift from PotashCorp," said Jo Maypole, President/CEO, Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation. "PotashCorp is well-known in this community for its benevolence and participation with a number of community organizations. For as long as I can remember, its management has encouraged its employees to give back to the community through charity and volunteerism. We are grateful that PotashCorp recognizes the value that the Burn Center and Burn Foundation provide to this community and throughout the Southeast." |
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Hearts of Fire
Board member, Gary Jarriel, recently dropped by with Southside Fire Department's "hot-off-the-press" 2012 Firefighter Calendar. Since 2005 this group of hunky firefighters has sold thousands of calendars to benefit SFBF. Southside's support dates back to 1998, when Chief Wesley Meadows and his staff first began collecting aluminum cans for SFBF. Their Fire and Ice Gala, now in its sixth year, is a sell-out event.  The calendar, which sells for just $10, is a big hit at the Savannah Women's Show where Knox, their Dalmatian, helped out last year when ladies began stuffing his collar with bills. (Good dog!) Our helmets are off to the hotties who take off their shirts for SFBF! Need a one-of-a-kind stocking stuffer? Call:
1-800-650-BURN. |
A Generous Heart
Christmas came a little early for Tyler Hancock, a nine-year-old burn survivor from Lancaster, SC. In 2010 Tyler was burned over 47% of his body, both second and third degree, and
has endured multiple surgeries.  Last month, Alexis Gibson, also nine-years-old, presented Tyler with a bike she won through a reading competition at South Columbia Elementary in Martinez, GA. Alexis already owned a bike and wanted to give the bike to another deserving child. Alexis' generous heart truly exemplifies the spirit of the season. |
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Paper Mache Hearts
SFBF recently awarded a $500 grant from our Pediatric Burn Fund to Child Life Specialist, Erin Carrick, for her work with pediatric patients at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center. "I will make good use of these funds since I personally select most of the toys, games, and crafts for our kids. I try to tailor each activity to meet the unique needs of each child." She must take into account their age, motor skills, medical limitations, and risk of infection when planning their play therapy. Often working within the child's hospital room, playtime becomes a good distraction from medical equipment and procedures. |
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From the Heart...
As I ponder my memories of holidays past, I am reminded of those families who are guests of Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation during this sacred season. They are here because tragedy brought them to our door. The Foundation is here because your donations make it possible for us to provide free lodging until these families can celebrate the return home of their loved ones. A recent thank-you note, hastily written on a kitchen napkin as one family was leaving, included the following language, "...bed was perfect, food was good, people were angels." Thanks for being one of our angels.
Jo
Jo Maypole
Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation |
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