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After spending much time with the LSU Burn Unit, we learned that the Percy
R. Johnson Burn Foundation provided a cost free week-long camp for
children and adolescent burn survivors. The Foundation also had visions
of a "respite house" near the burn unit (LSU is the Ark-La-Tex Regional
Burn Unit) where families of burn survivors could be provided lodging
while their loved ones are hospitalized. In addition
they assist with financial cost of medical supplies for burn survivors who
may have difficulty in obtaining these necessary items.
For the last four years we have continued the rally with the help of
friends and local
businesses for this very worthy cause. Our 2001 "Boo Run" raised $30,000
which assisted in providing the week-long summer camp for burn survivor
children (ages 5-17). In addition, the Foundation was fortunate to
purchase a house near the LSU Burn Unit which is currently in the
beginning stages of renovation.
Currently the Percy R. Johnson Burn Foundation operates on limited funding
from private fund raising events and donations such as our "Boo Run
Benefit".
All proceeds, again,
this year have been donated to the Percy R. Johnson Burn Foundation. Our
dreams are that every burn survivor child wishing to attend summer camp
will be able to attend. And that money will be raised to assist in
completion of restoration needed to the "respite" house in order to assist
family members of burn patients/survivors. For more information go to
www.CampImStillMe.com.
Have a high speed internet connection?
Learn about the Boo Benefit in this video:
http://www.campimstillme.com/Movies/BooMovie.htm
Learn about Camp I'm Still Me in this video:
http://www.campimstillme.com/Movies/BurnCampMovie.htm |
