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BURN FUND BENEFIT CONCERT NETS $22,200.59
Burn Survivor Heidi Cave presents a cheque for $22,200.59 to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund at the World Service Vancouver concert on May 24, 2005. The fundraiser enabled the Burn Fund to purchase a vacuum assisted closure suction machine for the BCPFF Burn & Plastic Surgery Unit at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). Use of this machine often prevents the necessity for large operations, like skin grafting and skin flaps. The machine is attached to a sponge in the wound, which siphons off fluid—thereby decreasing bacterial load—and assists in the development of healing tissue.
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| Left to Right: Tony Burke, Executive Director and Heather Wilson, Assistant to the Executive Director, both from the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund; Lois Budd, Patient Services Manager and Irene Calder, Patient Services Co-ordinator, both from the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn & Plastic Surgery Unit at VGH; Burn Survivor Heidi Cave. |
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| (l-r) Eric Barron and Dan O'Sullivan, Vancouver Local 18 Fire Fighters, Irene Calder, Patient Services Co-ordinator, BCPFF Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit at VGH, Karen Padgett, producer of World Service Benefit Concert, Heidi Cave, Adult Burn Survivor and Dr. James C. Boyle, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, BCPFF Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit at VGH |
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Heidi Cave and Karen Padgett receive flowers from Barb McInnis, Senior Development Officer at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
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For Release May 27, 2005
VANCOUVER— Tuesday’s World Service Vancouver benefit concert featuring the British rock band Delirious? [Ed. Note: correct spelling] raised $22,200.59 for the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund (BCPFF).
The fundraiser enabled the Burn Fund to purchase a vacuum assisted closure suction machine for the BCPFF Burn & Plastic Surgery Unit at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). Use of this machine often prevents the necessity for large operations, like skin grafting and skin flaps. The machine is attached to a sponge in the wound, which siphons off fluid—thereby decreasing bacterial load—and assists in the development of healing tissue.
“I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for the tireless efforts of the Burn Fund, fire fighters and medical experts at the BCPFF Burn & Plastic Surgery Unit,” says burn survivor Heidi Cave, the inspiration behind the concert.
Seven years ago, Cave’s car crashed and caught on fire. The vehicle flipped into a ravine and she was trapped. Most of her body below the neck suffered third degree burns. She spent seven months at the BCPFF Burn & Plastic Surgery Unit at VGH—undergoing treatment for her injuries—so severe that both of her legs were amputated below the knees.
Heidi Cave is now healthy, married, and expecting her second child. She is a motivational speaker and works to inspire and encourage other burn survivors.
View the "The Heidi Cave Story" Video (12MB wmv)
The BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund is a registered non-profit charity established by B.C.’s professional fire fighters to fund the upgrade and purchase of new equipment for hospitals in British Columbia. It also funds education and training of hospital medical staff; offers public education in the treatment and care of burn survivors; operates an annual summer camp for young burn survivors and conducts burn prevention and awareness programs. For complete information about the Burn Fund, or to make a donation, please visit www.burnfund.org.
Media contact: Margo Bates Publicity—Telephone: 604-536-9501 E-Mail: pr@burnfund.org
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