Over 60 fire agencies throughout Northern and Central California host a Boot Drive fundraiser to help make a positive difference in the lives of burn survivors and fellow firefighters.
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Each year dozens of fire agencies throughout Northern and Central California help make a positive difference in the lives of burn survivors by hosting a Boot Drive in their community.
Thousands of firefighters volunteer every year to collect money in their boots during the annual Firefighters “Fill the Boot for Burns” Boot Drive fundraisers for the Firefighters Burn Institute.
Check out photos from our 2011 “Fill the Boot for Burns” Boot Drive held in Citrus Heights, CA!
Just How Far Does Your Help Go?
Last year the the “Fill the Boot for Burns” Boot Drives raised almost A HALF-MILLION DOLLARS for burn programs! Detailed information about the amounts raised by the Boot Drive(s) is public information and is available for download. To check out last year’s totals right-click the link and save to your computer. (Requires the Adobe Reader plug-in (free download)
Donations are used to improve burn treatment and to fund life-altering burn recovery programs, including Firefighters Kids Camp for young burn survivors and the new Little Heroes Preschool Burn Camp.
In 2012, our goal is to raise over one half million dollars to support burn programs and a new regional burn center. We are confident that with the help of fire agencies who have already stepped forward and made commitments to hold Boot Drives in 2012, we can meet this challenge.
Even in difficult economic times, most people are happy to drop a few dollars into the boot of a firefighter, because they know they are supporting a great cause.
Find A Boot Drive In Your Area
Aside from Boot Drive in Citrus Heights which will be held February 17-20, 2012 , there are ‘satellite’ boot drives all over Northern and Central California that benefit the Firefighters Burn Institute! Click the following link to find a Boot Drive in your area – 2012 Satellite Boot Drives.
If you or your department or association is interested in hosting a Boot Drive in your community, please contact the Firefighters Burn Institute at (916) 739-8525 or at rachel@ffburn.org
