We are honoured to be the recipients of a $50,000 gift from members of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU).
This gift is a testament to the Burn Fund's very own Home Away Program, which was able to support a BCGEU member who experienced a serious burn injury this Summer. The Home Away Program is a place of safety and sanctuary for burn survivors, and their families, during the most difficult of times. We are truly grateful for every dollar donated by our community so we are able to continue this vital work. Thank you BCGEU members!
Acting Executive Director Kirstie McRae was moved by the donation gift, “I see first hand within our mission delivery, listening to survivor stories, how they are being supported and how resilient they are. We could not do this without community support - thank you BCGEU!”.
Secretary Treasurer Todd Schierling goes on to say, “This is a significant contribution that will greatly benefit survivors on their journey to recovery. We are grateful to the BCGEU.”
“On behalf of the BCPFF Burn Fund, a very heartfelt thank you to both the leadership of the BCGEU and membership for their incredible donation that will serve to support survivors while staying at the Burn Fund Home Away Centre’ — Gord Ditchburn (President).
From Left to Right: BCPFFA President Gord Ditchburn; BCGEU Treasurer Paul Finch, Acting Executive Director Kirstie McRae; BCPFFA Secretary Treasurer Todd Schierling
The HomeAway accommodation service was created by the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund to fulfill an unmet need. The Centre provides 8 short-term accommodations—a home away from home, for British Columbians needing to travel to Vancouver under emergency circumstances for medical treatment due to burn and major trauma injuries, patients in discharge transition or returning for follow up treatment. The suites include a kitchenette and there is also a communal full service family kitchen for meal preparation. Guests will find other comforts of home provided such as a family living room, library/study and outdoor decks.
