The riders and support staff donated their off-duty time to help this cause. Through hosting a variety of events such as BBQ's and car washes, the group managed to raise funds in excess of $7000.00 for the Burn Fund! The group would like to thank their major sponsors: Scotiabank, Superstore, Invis Mortgage Consultants, Ron Davis of Doucette Realty, and M&M Meat Shop. Also a huge thank you to Local 1372 Fire Fighters who donated time and efforts at all our events, as well as the public support we received in our fundraising efforts.

This year, a civilian member, Neil Henderson, who joined us, raised close to $1500.00 while training in preparation for the 274km round trip cycle. We look forward to more commiunity involvement in the years to come. Click for photo

Should you like any further information regarding this charity cycle, or to get involved with next year's event, please feel free to contact us via email or phone. Kelly Henderson 250-981-3992 khenderson@city.pg.bc.ca

April 10th, 2010:
2nd Annual Charity Ball - Fort St. John Fire Fighters
Local 2143

This year's event was very well attended and fun was had by all! An amazing $16,584.00 was raised that will benefit the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund.

March, 2010:
Capilano Suspension Bridge presents cheque to Burn Fund!

The Capilano Suspension Bridge presented a cheque in the amount of $22,904.14 to the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund in support of the annual Burn Awareness Week Poster Contest.

Picture L-R:
Tim Baillie, Burn Fund Director and Burn Awareness Week Program Chair; Nancy Stibbard, Owner, Capilano Suspension Bridge; Sue Kaffka, VP Sales & Markenting; Stacy Chala, Communications Manager.

We raised $7460.82 in total for the Burn Fund and would like to thank all the members who supported us, financially and also for helping with our various fundraisers; our friends and family who provided assistance; and a special thank you to Fire Dispatcher Kathy Norby who brought us a hot meal one of the nights.

JUNE 17th, 2009:
General Paint Corporation presents cheque to Burn Fund!

The General Paint Corporation presented a cheque to the Burn Fund today in the amount of $7376.76. These were funds raised from their corporate rebate program, please click here for more details General Paint Discount

Picture L-R: General Paint - Davis Kyle (VP Marketing), Nancy Kuchta (Administrative Project Assistant), not pictured here: Chris Lonsdale (Manager Trade Sales and New Business Development); BCPFF Burn Fund - David Dales (Executive Director), Kris Anderson (Director).

JUNE 14th, 2009:
The Second Annual Burn Fund Run Raises over $14,000 for the Burn Fund Building!!

The Burn Fund Run took place on April 5 at the Abbotsford Running Room, and on June 14 at the Burnaby, Victoria Broadmead, and White Rock/Surrey Running Rooms. Fire vehicles, kids, dogs and people walking, running and doing other various forms of exercise made for a fun event. Thanks to everyone who participated and supported the Burn Fund Building Project. This year's event raised $14,005.75 to go towards the Burn Fund Building, for a total of over $20,000 raised since the event began two years ago.

We are looking at the comments and recommendations from this year, for improving next year's run. We would like to thank the staff of the Running Room for their hard work and advice over the last two years. With this year's growth, the event will be bigger and better in the future!
If you would like to be kept on the mailing list about this fundraiser, please email your contact info to Tim Baillie, Director & Vice Chair, Burn Fund Building Project at tim@burnfund.org

MAY 9th, 2009:
Ray Parker's Charity Walk for Hope raises over $3400.00 for the
BCPFF Burn Fund - Kamloops L913
A great time was had by all who participated! This group of amazing people completed the 22km walk in 3.75hours! Special thanks to PEP for supplying water for the walkers; Kamloops Fire Rescue for the use of their vehicles and the additional water; Reverend Ray Parker and Dianne Smith for facilitating the idea, and to everyone who came out and participated in supporting the Burn Fund and helping to raise over $3400.00!

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APRIL 18th, 2009:
1st Annual Fire Fighter's Ball - Fort St. John, BC
Fort St. John Fire Fighter Local 2143 hosted their
1st Annual Fire Fighters Ball and raised over $11,000
for the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund.
Mr. Hockey Gordie Howe attended the event which
made the evening very memorable for everyone!

APRIL 1st, 2009:
Kiwanis 7th Annual Quiz Night - Kamloops Fire Fighters Local 913

The Kamloops Kiwanis Club will be hosting their 7th Annual Quiz Night on April 1st, 2009. Proceeds from the event will benefit the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. What is Quiz Night? Our Quiz Master will ask teams of up to 4 people, a total of 100 questions in 10 series of 10 questions. The topics are wide ranging and include sports, history, geography, politics, literature and entertainment. Date and Time: Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 from 7pm – 9:30pm
Location: Desert Gardens Seniors Center – 540 Seymour Street
Registration Fee: $100.00 per team (up to 4 people)
Prizes: 1st Place – 4 rounds of golf with carts at Eagle Point, 2nd Place – Lift passes at Sun Peaks
Further info: Doug Button 250-314-0545 or Gord Greer 250-376-3356
Download registration form

MARCH 7, 2009:
Neighborhood Fire Hall Concert

Kutapira
Net ticket proceeds to the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund
ALARMS MAY INTERRUPT THE CONCERT. The musicians will do their best
to continue. The Fire Fighters will be as tactful and quiet as possible as they hurry away. Saturday, March 7 2:00 PM Fire Hall # 9 1805 Victoria Drive (at East 2nd Ave) Tickets $12.00 Tickets Tonight www.ticketstonight.ca 604-684-2787 or Highlife Records 1317 Commercial Dr. 604-251-6964 click to view poster

MARCH 7, 2009:
Fashion Inferno Fundraiser - Campbell River, BC

Tickets for this black tie event can be purchased at the Number 1 Fire Station, 675 13th ave, Campbell River. Supporters of this evening can expect a great night featuring; a Champagne reception, Hors d’oeuvres, a catered dinner by Rose’s Catering, a fashion show featuring local models and fashions, a great silent auction and live auction, a dance, and many other entertaining events through-out the night. Firefighters will be in attendance in full dress uniform and will provide table service throughout the night. The Fashion Inferno continues to be one of the premier events in the City, and we anticipate that the night will sell out well in advance of March 7th. Last year's event raised over $21,000.00 for the Burn Fund and we are hopeful we can better those this year.

FEBRUARY 7, 2009:
Neighborhood Fire Hall Concert

ALARMS MAY INTERRUPT THE CONCERT. The musicians will do their best
to continue. The Fire Fighters will be as tactful and quiet as possible as they hurry away.
SAM’S ROT’N POT’N BAND
Saturday, February 7 – 2:00 P.M
Fire Hall # 22 1005 West 59th Ave. (@ Oak St.)
Tickets $12.00
www.ticketstonight.ca 604-684-2787 or at The Vancouver Courier 1574 W. 6th Ave.
(Mon-Fri 9 AM-4:30 PM)click to view poster

FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2009:
13th Annual Burn Awareness Week
Fire and burn injuries are the second leading cause of accidental death in BC for children aged one to four years, and the third leading cause of injury and death for those aged one to eighteen. Scald injuries top the list for 'type' of injury and most are preventable.
By targeting children in the high-risk group from pre-school to grade seven, the Burn Awareness Week program teaches children to be responsible for their own safety and make their families aware of potentially harmfull situations. Visit the Burn Awareness Week program site to see safety tips, activity and colouring sheets and fun animations. Students can enter the annual poster contest to win prizes for themselves and their school. A portion of the site is available in French, Cantonese, Mandarin and Punjabi.