Fire & Burn Prevention • Burn Survivor Support • Burn Research Vol. XXXVII, No. 2 Summer 2004

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Friday, July 9 Firefighters’ Night at the PadresSaturday, July 10 Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company FIRE EXPO ...Page 3

Firefighters and Firefighters and Padres Team Up Padres Team Up For A Special For A Special WeekendWeekend

Two Days... Two Days... Two Events... Two Events... Twice the Twice the Fun!un!

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Avoid Summer BURN Hazards

Burn Institute Newsletter© is a publication of the Burn Institute and is

published four times a year.EDITOR

Rosella Aplin

Burn Institute - San Diego 3702 Ruffin Road, #101San Diego, CA 92123

858.541.2277

Burn Institute - Imperial Valley612 “J” Street, #4

Imperial, CA 92251760.355.3175

www.burninstitute.org

ON THE COVER . . . (Top left to right) Kimberly Hunt, News Anchor, KUSI-TV; Sean Burroughs, Third Baseman, San Diego Padres (Middle) Ricardo Torres, ten-year-old burn survivor and honorary chair (Bottom left to right) Tony Muser, Bench Coach, SanDiego Padres; Captain Ron Hollander, Federal Fire Department, Event Chair Burn Run/FIRE EXPO 2004. Color Photo Printing Courtesy of: Graphics Ink

June 21, 2004 marks the “official” start of summer! Each year, millions of people look forward to summer,holiday weekends with friends and family, fireworks, barbecues, campfires and fun in the sun. But, summer funalso brings the potential for burn injuries. It is estimated that 15,000 children are hospitalized with “summer”

burn injuries each year. Below is some important burn safety information to help prevent a burn injury frombecoming one of your summer memories.

FIREWORKS• Fireworks are DANGEROUS.• Fireworks are ILLEGAL in San Diego County.• Sparklers are ILLEGAL and DANGEROUS.• NEVER play with fireworks.• ALWAYS watch licensed fireworks shows.

SUMMER COOKING• ALWAYS keep children away from barbecues

and camp fires.• When near campfires and grills, wear snug-fitting,

tightly woven, or short-sleeved garments.• NEVER use a flammable liquid (especially

gasoline) to start a fire or hot coals.• NEVER leave a fire unattended.• ALWAYS dispose of hot coals in properly marked

receptacles - buried coals retain heat for up to 24 hours and may cause a serious burn injury to an unsuspecting passerby who steps on them.

• ALWAYS keep matches and lighters out of reach from children.

SUN SAFETY• ALWAYS wear a minimum sunscreen of SPF

15 or greater when going outdoors and re-apply every 2-3 hours and after swimming.

• Serious sunburns CAN occur even when it iscloudy or overcast.

• Wear dark sunglasses to protect your eyes anda broad rimmed hat to protect your head and neck.

• Be cautious of metal and plastic playground equipment that is exposed to direct sun. Contactburns can easily occur.

FIRST AID FOR BURNS• Stop, Drop, & Roll to smother clothing fires.• Cool the burn with tap water and Call 9-1-1.• QUICKLY remove any clothing that could hold in heat and cause the skin

to keep burning. DO NOT remove clothing that is sticking to the skin.• Do not apply ice, butter or ointments to a burn injury. • For burns to head, hands and feet, seek medical help immediately. • For large burns, cover the victim with a clean, dry cloth to reduce shock and

to conserve body heat.

Visit www.burninstitute.orgin late June for a list of local fireworks shows in your area of the county.

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C o v e r S t o r yTwo Days, Two Events, Twice The Fun!Friday, July 9Fireman’s Fund Insurance CompanyFirefighter’s Night at the Padres

Don’t miss the first Firefighter’s Night at the Padres atPetco Park. The San Diego Padres will host the ColoradoRockies at 7:05 p.m. Pre-game ceremonies begin at 6:30p.m., which include a special video tribute honoring themen and women of the fire service. Hundreds of localfirefighters will stand on the field as a firefighter sings ournational anthem. Young burn survivor Ricardo Torres willthrow out the first pitch.

To purchase $12 game tickets call the Burn Institute at858.541.2277. While Supplies Last!

Saturday, July 10Burn Run

The Burn Run is an annual “parade” of fireapparatus, which travels throughout San Diego andImperial counties. The Burn Run begins at 8a.m.,and at 1p.m., nearly 100 pieces of fire apparatus willarrive at Qualcomm Stadium, in parking area “J”, tojoin the FIRE EXPO already in progress.

Fireman’s Fund Insurance CompanyFIRE EXPO 2004

Filling up your gas tank might cost you a lot thissummer, but admission to FIRE EXPO on Saturday,July 10 is FREE!

FIRE EXPO opens at 11a.m. and the fun continuesuntil 5p.m. This family event is hailed as SouthernCalifornia’s Largest Firefighting Event and includesfire engine rides, live firefighting demonstrations,helicopter flyovers, emergency vehicle tours, akiddie karnival, puppet shows, a fire and burnprevention education community pavilion,emergency service vendor booths, food, beverages,live music from The Fabulous Ultratones, TheCorvettes, Hill Country and more.

The Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company FIREEXPO 2004 is presented by Sycuan and is an eventof the San Diego - Imperial County Fire FightersAdvisory Council to the Burn Institute.

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2004 Burn Run/FIRE EXPO CommitteeTHE BURN RUN/FIRE EXPO COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF FIRE SERVICE

PERSONNEL REPRESENTING FIRE DEPARTMENTS FROM THROUGHOUT

SAN DIEGO COUNTY.

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San Diego is the first region in thecountry to participate in a nationalprogram created by Fireman’s Fund

Insurance Company (FFIC). Thisinitiative, “Fireman’s Fund Heritage SM -San Diego,” is aimed at supportingfirefighters for safer communities.

In 2004, FFIC will award up to $1 million in grants forequipment, fire prevention tools, education programs andtraining in San Diego County. In February, FFIC issued aninvitation to all paid and volunteer fire departments in thecounty to submit grant proposals to assist with funding needs.The first round of grants totaled more than $500,000 and wereawarded on April 6, to 16 fire departments. In the fall, a secondrequest for proposals will be sent out making available up to anadditional $250,000 in funding.

Another major element of Fireman’s Fund Heritage is thecreation of local, public education programs on fire and burnprevention. For this reason, FFIC donated more than $300,000to support Burn Institute fire and burn prevention educationefforts in the community. In addition to supporting fire andburn prevention, FFIC will also serve as the title sponsor ofFirefighter’s Night at The Padres and FIRE EXPO 2004.

Grant RecipientsBonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District

$12,000 - communications equipment

Campo Fire and Rescue$13,124 - firefighting equipment

Carlsbad Fire Department$24,286 - communications equipment

East County Fire Protection District$15,801- lifesaving equipment

El Cajon Fire Department$30,000 - wildland protective gear

Elfin Forest/Harmony Grove Fire Department$18,000 - communications & firefighting equipment

Intermountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department$20,000 - protective clothing and gear

Mt. Laguna Volunteer Fire Department$7,602 - firefighting equipment

Montezuma Valley Volunteer Fire Department$10,000 - communications equipment

Pine Valley Protection District$9,000 - wildland protective gear

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department$250,000 - two-year Community Emergency Response

Team Program

San Pasqual Fire Department$15,000 - protective clothing

Santee Fire Department$38,880 - wildland protective gear

Sunshine Summit Volunteer Fire Department$2,000 wildland fire retardants

Valley Center Fire Protection District$10,000 firefighting equipment

Vista Fire Department$29,349 communications equipment

Fire Departmentgrants were awardedat a ceremony onApril 6, at SanDiego’s historicFirehouse Museum.(center) Chief JeffBowman from the SanDiego Fire RescueDepartment receives a$250,000 grant fromFireman’s Fund

Heritage for a two-year Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) Program. (left) Darryl Siry, Executive Director ofFireman’s Fund Heritage/Vice President, Brand Development ofFireman’s Fund Insurance Company; and (right) Joe Beneducci,Chief Operating Officer, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.

SURVIVOR’S SCOOPOur local burn community - Past, Present and Future

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On April 17, the Vista SunriseKiwanis sponsored the secondannual “family Day” for burnsurvivors and their families.Held at picturesque Green OakRanch, the day was filled withfun, fellowship and theopportunity for burn survivors tomeet other burn survivors andtheir families. (above) Seth, ayoung burn survivor, poses infront of an antique fire truck with

“chiefy” the Dalmatian dog from the Vista Fire Department.

Sunrise Vista Kiwanis Sponsors “Family Day”

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S U P P O RT S E RV I C E S E V E N T S

July 9“Night a t Petco Park” - Ticketsavai lable for burn survivors andtheir famil ies to enjoy Firef ighter ’sNight a t the Padres .

August 1-7Camp Beyond The Scars for burninjured chi ldren ages 5-15 andyouths ages 16-18.

November 13Fall Educat ional Symposium-information and resources forrecovery in a speakers format .

December 1Holiday Party for Burn Survivorsand their family.

NOTESome events require completedappl icat ions. Al l events require anRSVP. For more information, pleasecal l Liz at 858.541.2277 or e-mailburnsupport@burninst i tute .org

On May 22, the Burn Institute and the UCSD RegionalBurn center launched a new educational program calledPeer Support Training for Burn Survivors.

Facilitated by Cindy Rutter and Jim Bosch, this was a greatopportunity for burn survivors, family members, campvolunteers, hospital volunteers and those that support andvolunteer elsewhere in the burn community. The focus was onhow to positively impact and support a burn survivor strugglingwith their injury.

Participants had the opportunity to enhance theircommunication skills, learn the specifics of supporting in ahospital setting, and more.

Participants to this program are accepted by application only.This program will be offered again in the future.

Did you know the Burn Institute sponsors all burn survivors, who reside in San Diego and Imperial counties, to attend all of our support activities? Included are Camp Beyond The Scars, A

Retreat For Adult Burn Survivors, Monthly Outings to sporting events, amusement parks and more!

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Hosted by San Diego C i ty F i re F igh ters Loca l 145 and Presented by

Thursday, May 20, the Burn Institute heldthe 31st Annual Spirit of Courage AwardsBanquet at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel

& Marina. More than 500 guests attended to helphonor 24 recipients. The evening also featured aspecial tribute to the the heroes of the Octoberwildfires. Cathy Rucker, wife of fallen Novatofirefighter Steven Rucker and Novato FireCaptain Doug McDonald, who was seriouslyburned during the fires, were also in attendance.The Burn Institute presented both with specialawards.

This year’s program also featured a specialHeritage Award presented by Fireman’s FundInsurance Company to the San Diego County FireChiefs’ Association.

Also receiving awards that evening were TheBrigantine Family of Restaurants who receivedthe Burn Institute’s Community AppreciationAward, and Captain Tom Ferguson from theRancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District who washonored with the Pamela R. Kelly Volunteer ofthe Year Award.

A special thank you to KNSD News AnchorMarty Levin for serving as master of ceremoniesand to all the volunteers who made this year’sevent so special.

2004 Award Recipients

Robert Allen, Barry Betha, Donald Green, Paul PereiraNominated by the San Diego Fire Rescue Department

Stephen SeavelloNominated by the Santee Fire Department

Michael HornbackNominated by the Carlsbad Fire Department

Dan Thompson, Richard GonsalvesNominated by the El Cajon Fire Department and the

El Cajon Police Department

Ed AbeytaNominated by the San Diego Fire Rescue Department

Charles MarciniakNominated by the San Diego Police Department

Jeremy Durrant, Jay Gresham, John TateNominated by the San Diego Police Department

Fernando Barraza, Mitch VillalpandoNominated by the Sycuan Fire Department

Larry NatwickNominated by the California Department of Forestry

Matt Buzzell, Scott Fenton, Modesto Martinez, Andrew Menshek

Nominated by the San Miguel Consolidated Fire ProtectionDistrict and the Lakeside Fire Protection District

Alvin VasquezNominated by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department

Steven LovettNominated by the Burn Institute

Jake Jucenas, Juan TamayoNominated by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department

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(left to right)2004 Pamela R. KellyVolunteer of the YearAward RecipientRancho Santa FeCaptain TomFerguson and KNSDNews Anchor MartyLevin.

31st Annual Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet

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Banquet

Host SponsorSan Diego City Fire Fighters Local 145

Presenting SponsorsFireman’s Fund Insurance Company

Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation

Video SponsorFireman’s Fund Insurance Company

Major SponsorsThe San Diego Foundation, Dr. Seuss Fund at the

recommendation of Audrey GeiselSan Diego Fire Protection Association

Associate SponsorsGrossmont Healthcare District

San Diego National BankButler & Dodge, LLP

Recipient SponsorsAmerican Medical Response

Blue Cross of CaliforniaCubic Corporation

Dolores JuditzLakeside Fire Protection DistrictMcKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP

Sam’s ClubSmith & Nephew Wound Management (La Jolla)Fire Station Red Wines - www.firestationred.com

Contributing SponsorsChula Vista Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2180

David B. Hoyt, M.D./ UCSD Division of Trauma/BurnEl Cajon Firefighters AssociationEncinitas Firefighters Association

Kramer DesignMr & Mrs. Gerald S. Davee

NASSCO - National Steel and Shipbuilding CompanyRancho Santa Fe Professional Firefighters Association

Santee Firefighters AssociationSan Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union

San Diego - Imperial County Fire Fighters AdvisoryCouncil to the Burn Institute

San Diego Medical Services EnterprisesSan Diego Padres Baseball Club

San Diego Police Officers Association, Inc.San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District

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(left to right) Mitch Mitchell,Vice President of Development,San Diego Burn Institute Boardof Directors; James Floros,Executive Director; ChiefMichael Warren, Inland EmpireBurn Institute Board ofDirectors.

(left to right) Cathy Rucker and Novato Fire

Captain Doug McDonald.

Sheriff Deputy Alvin Vasquez (right) received a Spirit ofCourage Award for his heroic rescue of Mike andAngela Cook from their Valley Center home during theOctober Wildfires.

F i reman’s Fund Insurance Company and Sycuan Honors Twenty Four Local Heroes Honors Twenty Four Local Heroes

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Imperial Valley Fire BallKeeps Get t ing Bet ter With Time

If you didn’t attend the Fifth Annual Fire Ball on April2 then you missed out on the best Fire Ball to date!

Held at the Barbara Worth Resort in Holtville, morethan 200 guests attended. In addition to a fabuloussilent auction, guests enjoyed the addition of casinoaction complete with some great raffle prizes.

El Centro City Council Member Cheryl Walker and GeneHill, Executive Director for the Imperial Valley CollegeFoundation, served as the evening’s emcees. Together, theypresented Exceptional Service Awards to 10 firefightersrepresenting various departments throughout the Imperial Valley.Burn Institute - Imperial Valley volunteer Tina Ledyard washonored with this year’s Distinguished Service Award.

A very special thank you to Fire Ball Event Chair ChristineOczkowski and Fire Ball Committee Members Cheryl Anderson,Michael Anderson, Andrea Barela, Rebecca Blair, Battalion ChiefDavid Conley and Marlene Conley, Rosa Hernandez, ShannonJohnston, Tina Ledyard, Celia Oczkowski and Norma Sierra-Galindo.

2004 Fire Ball Sponsors

Major Sponsor

Imperial Irrigation District

Associate SponsorsCameiro Heifer Ranch

San Diego Fire Protection AssociationKXO AM/FM

Casino Table SponsorsAlford Distributing Company

Burgers & BeerJunior’s Cafe

Mario Ceja, M.D.Rogers & Rogers Nissan & ToyotaThe Corky McMillan Companies

Contributing SponsorsJohn D. Anderson

Judge Donal B. DonnellyMana of Imperial Valley

R.B. WilsonVal-Rock, Inc.

Table SponsorsChicano Correctional Workers Association -

Imperial ChapterEl Centro Fire Department

Five Star ElectricImperial Valley Breakfast Rotary Club

Imperial Valley Fire Chiefs’ AssociationRogers & Rogers Nissan & Toyota

San Diego - Imperial County Fire Fighters Advisory Council to the Burn Institute

Spectrum AdvertisingState Farm Insurance

Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay NationThe Corky McMillan Companies

(left ) Tina Ledyard received the2004 Distinguished ServiceAward for her dedicatedvolunteer efforts to the BurnInstitute - Imperial Valley.

Grossmont Healthcare District Honored With 2004 CHAD Health Hero Award

On March 24, at a beautifulreception held at theWyndham Plaza Hotel indowntown San Diego, theGrossmont HealthcareDistrict was honored withthe 2004 Combined HealthAgencies Health HeroAward.

Since 1998, the GrossmontHealthcare District has donated nearly $150,000 in grants and hasworked in partnership with the Burn Institute to provide fire andburn prevention programs and burn survivor support services to EastCounty residents.

Above (Left to right) James Floros, Executive Director, BurnInstitute and Bob Yarris, Board President, Grossmont HealthcareDistrict.

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D O N O R SThe Burn Institute thanks the following list of individuals, corporations, foundations and community groups

for your generous gifts of $250 or more made from February 21 through May 24, 2004.Limited space prohibits us from listing all donors but we would like to thank everyone for their support.

Dr. Theodore AffueMs. Kathryn AlexanderAlumi CraftAmerican Medical ResponseDr. Veerinder S. AnandMr. & Mrs. Michael E. AndersonAnthony's Auto CenterMr. & Mrs. R.W. ArendseeFrank Arendsee - Feldman FoundationMr. & Mrs. Joseph S. AsciuttoAuto Donation Auction Center, LLCAxis Martini Bar/RestaurantAztec Paving, Inc.Barona Band of Mission IndiansBarona StationMr. Scott BarrattMs. Theresa BaughMs. Rita BlairMr. & Mrs. James J. BolandMr. Michael BravenceMr. Glen F. BroseMs. Patricia A. BrownMr. John C. BuckleyBurn Institute AuxiliaryBurns & Sons Trucking Inc.C & D MotorhomesCDF Firefighters AuxiliaryCal Dor Specialties, Inc.Mr. Tony CalabreseCalEnergy Operating CorporationCalifornia Community FoundationMs. Robin CallawayMr. & Mrs. Ralph Carrasquillo, Jr.Carsten's Yearly Analysis Medical Eng. Dr. Mario CejaChange a Life FoundationMr. Ralph CirilloCoast Environmental, Inc.Coastal Coatings, Inc.Combined Health AgenciesJames S. Copley FoundationThe Corky McMillin CompaniesThe Corky McMillin Companies/

Imperial Valley Ms. Mary CoryThe Country Friends, Inc.Mr. Eric CrockettMr. & Mrs. Gerald S. DaveeMs. Eva DiekMr. & Mrs. Edward DrcarMr. Theodore S. DrcarMs. Johanna DuncanDynalectricEdison International Employee

Contribution CampaignMr. & Mrs. David L. EidamEscondido Fire DepartmentEvans HotelsFederal Firefighters Association

Local F-85Mr. Scott FentonMr. Tom A. Ferguson, Sr.

San Diego - Imperial County Fire Fighters Advisory Council to the BI

Filippi's Pizza GrottoFireman's Fund Insurance CompanyFireworks & Stage FX America, Inc.Five Star Electrical ContractingMs. Betty Kent FlorosMr. & Mrs. James A. FlorosMs. Melinda L. FlorosMr. & Mrs. Frank FreireFujicolor Processing, Inc.Fuller ElectricMr. William GladGraingerMs. Kate GreathouseMs. Annie M. GutierrezDr. & Mrs. William HendrixMr. Maurice A. HerbelinMr. James C. HillHilti Inc.Ms. Lurece HunterImperial Valley Breakfast Rotary ClubImperial County Children & Families

First CommissionImperial Valley Dental GroupDr. & Mrs. Victor Jaime, Jr.Jake's Del MarJamul Tuna ClubJunior's CafeMr. Jack KaufmanMs. Linda L. KeehanKiwanis Club of Greater JamulMr. & Mrs. L. W. KnutsonMr. & Mrs. George KremplKramer DesignL.N. Curtis & SonsMr. Randall LambLatitude 33 Planning & EngineeringLeaf & ColeMs. Cheryl MachrioMario Ceja M.D.Mr. James MartesMr. & Mrs. John MattosMr. & Mrs. Bradley McCleeryDr. & Mrs. William C. McDadeMr. & Mrs. Doug McDonaldMs. Caroline McElliottMr. & Mrs. Michael J. McGowanMr. Ricardo MedinaMs. Dana MelloMs. Melina MinterMirstone Plastering Inc.N.A.F. El CentroNational City Fire DepartmentMs. Melissa NewmanNorth County Personnel AssociationPacific Rim Mechanical ContractorsPacific Ship Repair & Fabrication, Inc.Pechanga Band Of Mission IndiansPfizerChief & Mrs. Robert Pfohl

Michael D. Pierschbacher, Ph.D.Mr. James E. PriceQuadrants Scientific, Inc.Mr. Jeff RatcliffMs. Cynthia M. RhamyMr. Philip D. RichardsonMr. Andrew ReillyMr. Rafael RiveraMr. Gilbert RoblesRogers & Rogers Nissan -ToyotaMs. Sheryl RoushRural Metro CorporationMr. Dennis Gene Russell Carlos J. Sanchez, M.D., Inc.City of San Diego Community ServicesSan Diego City Fire Fighters-Local 145San Diego County Office of EducationS.D. Firefighters Federal Credit UnionSan Diego Forestry FirefightersSan Diego Gas & ElectricSBC Employee Giving/UW CampaignSchmidt Fire ProtectionMr. & Mrs. Martin SchoonderwoerdSea WorldSempra Energy SolutionsMr. Scott SigmanSimplexGrinnellMs. Nancy SipesMr. Steven SodenMr. & Mrs. Scott W. SonneSpectrumState Farm InsuranceSycuan Band of the Kumeyaay NationSymons Fire Protection, IncMs. Melanie TaftMr. Christopher ThompsonTown & Country HotelTrident TechnologiesTremco RoofingUCSD Regional Burn CenterMr. Stanley UlrichMr. & Mrs. Kenneth UmbargerUnited Way of Imperial CountyMs. Mary Unland-McgillOSB Financial ServicesMr. & Mrs. Michael Van BibberMr. Robert VaughnViejas EnterprisesChief & Mrs. Mitch VillalpandoMs. Melanie VillarazaMr. Kenneth WallMr. James WarnerWD-40 CompanyWells Fargo / San Diego PCSWestern Fire Protection, Inc.Ms. Fernie WillardMs. Laticia WoodWorld Reach, Inc.Mr. Gary Wyatt

Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet Sponsors Appear on Page 7.

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Volunteer Oppor tun i t ies & Recogni t ion• • • • • • • •

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VOLUNTEER STARS

�Julie Bolton

�Debbie Bowes

�Roger Burrows

�Sean Conerty

�Don Couch

�Fredy D’Acquisto

�Ann Deslaurier

�Don Davis

�Michelle Guillen

�Donna Huskey

�Tom Lasher

�Steve Linges

�Cynthia Mah

�Nellie Parks

�Tom Piranio

�Becky Rosser

�Jennifer Royayne

�Klaus Schryen

�Paula Wernecke

Volunteering your valuable time can be rewarding, fun, and givesyou the chance to help make the world a safer and better placeto live. Please consider volunteering your time with the Burn

Institute - there is something for everyone. Opportunities are plentifuland include: community health and safety events, office and clericalwork, installing smoke detectors in the homes of seniors, serving as acamp counselor at Camp Beyond The Scars or assisting with specialevents such as the Burn Run/Fire Expo,golf tournaments and more.

For more information, contactKathleen Frampton, Director ofVolunteer Services at 858.541.2277or e-mail Kathleen atvolunteers@burninstitute.org

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities• Friday, July 9 - Fire Expo set up

between 9a.m.- 5p.m.• Saturday, July 10 - Various volunteer

assignments during Fire Expo from 8a.m. - 8p.m.Any amount of time you would like to give is welcome!

“The broadest, and maybe themost meaningful definition of

volunteering: Doing morethan you have to because you

want to, in a cause youconsider good.”

-Ivan Scheier

Ladies ofTheta Alpha

SDSU

JamesSmith

BoydApplegate

Mike Kloth

KimHeiskana

DeniseHuntsman

MarciaKingzio

Bob &Charlene

Stangl

Karen Boswell

JonStanford

On April 25, the San Diego Sports Fishing Council heldDay at The Docks and donated more than $3,000 to theBurn Institute. A special thank you to the the followingvolunteers for helping out with this fun day:

Please send me information on Planned Giving

Please send me information on your programs and services.

I am interested in becoming a Burn Institute volunteer.

I am interested in joining the Burn Institute Auxiliary.

I would like to support the important work of the Burn Institute. Enclosed is my tax-deductible gift of $___________________

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Send to:Burn Institute

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PROGRAMS & SERVICESFIRE AND BURN PREVENTION EDUCATION

• “Burni the Dragon’s Preschool Fire & Burn Prevention Program”• “Let’s Stay Safe From Fires and Burns”• “Stop Fires and Burns”• “Burns are Serious Business”• “Juvenile Firesetter Program”• Child Care Burn Prevention• Senior Fire Safety & Smoke Detector Program• Fire Safety Training Program (Nominal Fee)

• Wildfire Program• First Responder Smoke Detector Program

BURN SURVIVOR SUPPORT• Camp Beyond the Scars for Burn-Injured Children• Retreat For Adult Burn Survivors• Holiday Party for Burn Survivors• Burn Survivor Emergency Needs Fund• Special Assistance Fund• School Re-Entry Program• Monthly Outings

BURN RESEARCH• Funding Vital Burn Research and Treatment

COMMUNITY SERVICE• Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet• Public Service Announcements• Fire and Burn Prevention Literature• Speakers Bureau

Where Your Dollars Go2002 Audited Figures

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WELCOME• The Burn Institute extends a warm welcome

to our new San Diego Community Outreach Specialist, Aida Flores.

THANK YOU• The Burn Institute would like to thank the

Bomberos De San Diego for hosting their 6thannual Bomberos charity golf tournament onMay 3rd. Aportion of the proceeds were donatedto the Burn Institute. Aspecial thank you to Ernie Garcia, Robert Garcia and Alfredo Duron.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS• “Give Burns The Boot”

Countywide Firefighter Boot DriveWednesday, July 7

• Fireman’s Fund Insurance CompanyFirefighter’s Night at the PadresFriday, July 9 at Petco Park

• Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company FIRE EXPO 2004 Presented by SycuanSaturday, July 10, from 11a.m. - 5p.m.Qualcomm Stadium - Parking area “J”

• Camp Beyond the ScarsAugust 1 - 7 at Camp Cuyamaca

• San Diego County Fire Chiefs’Association Golf TournamentMonday, September 13Lomas Santa Fe Country Club

• Thunderboat RegattaSeptember 17-19, at Mission Bay

For more information, call 858.541.2277 or visit www.burninstitute.org

AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Burn Institute Auxiliary has launched its annualmembership drive. As a member, you will share inthe fun of planning such special fund-raisingactivities as the annual Share Your Heart Auction,Wine Tasting & Casino Night. As an added summerbonus, anyone who joins the Auxiliary in the monthsof June, July, August and September will receivetheir choice of either a FREE smoke detector or acarbon monoxide detector. To join the Burn InstituteAuxiliary, contact Denise Burk at 858.541.2277

� The Hot Line

3702 Ruffin Road, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92123

www.burninstitute.orgAddress Service Requested

Gerald S. Davee, Esq.

Paul G. Nieto

Chief Bob Pfohl

Mitch Mitchell

Paul Dawson, Fire Marshal (ret.)

Dolores Juditz

Tom AddisAllan W. Arendsee

Jim BolandChief Jeff Bowman

Captain Angelo CapposDee Dee Castro

Chief Kevin CrawfordTheodore S. Drcar, Esq.

Jim HansenDavid B. Hoyt, M.D., FACS.

Victor Jaime, Ph.D.Chief Kenneth J. Miller II (ret.)

Thomas OsvoldMichael Pierschbacher, Ph.D.

Chief Roger Purdie (ret.)Chris SaundersChris Seistrup

Chief Mitch Villalpando

Chairman of the Board

President

Vice PresidentChief Financial Officer

Vice PresidentDevelopment

Vice President Program

Secretary

Board Members

James A. Floros

Rosella Aplin

Fernando Felix

Aida Flores

Kathleen Frampton

Art Garcia

Mary La Russa

Vicki Schoonderwoerd

Darlene Snow

Liz Sorenson

Donna Zimmerly

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

Save The Date!September 13, 2004Lomas Santa Fe Country Club

Executive Director

Director of Communications

Director of Program Services

Community Outreach Specialist

Director of Volunteer Services

Community Outreach Specialist (Imperial Valley)

Executive Assistant

Office Manager

Special Events Coordinator

Burn Survivor Support Coordinator

Director of Development

For more information call, 858.541.2277

Member Agency of Combined Health Agencies (San Diego County);United Way (Imperial County); Combined Federal Campaign (San Diego / #5581 and Imperial counties / #7024)

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NONPROFIT ORG.

US POSTAGE

PAID

SAN DIEGO CA

PERMIT NO. 1352

The Burn Institute is a nonprofit health agency dedicated toreducing the number of burn injuries and deaths in San Diego,Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino counties through fireand burn prevention education, burn care research andtreatment, and burn survivor support services.

13th Annual Golf TournamentTo Benefit the Burn Institute