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NEWS

OCTOBER 2006

Ohio Fire Safety Coalition Presents $29,000 to
Akron Children’s Hospital

On Wednesday, October 11, 2006, the Ohio Fire Safety Coalition (OFSC) presented a $29,000 donation check to Akron Children's Hospital.  The donation was given during "Fire Safety Week".  The donation came as a result of the 2nd Annual Ohio Fire Safety Coalition Burn Invitational.  To date The OFSC has raised $59,000 for Akron Children’s Hospital.

The OFSC Burn Invitational, held on August 14th, was coordinated by the Ohio Fire Safety Coalition. The coalition’s purpose is to inform the public about fire safety and the life-saving value of home fire sprinkler systems. The benefit raised funds for the Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Center.  A portion of the proceeds will also go to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Cancer Center.  Specific programs within the burn center that will be funded include: education and prevention, research and patient support, equipment, as well as the ACBC Burn Camp for Kids.  In addition a portion of the money raised has been distributed to the Cancer Center which provides research.

The OFSC Burn Invitational included a 4-man golf scramble tournament at Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, Ohio followed by both a silent and live auction.  The auction and evening event was emceed by "Angela" from WKDD.  The guest speaker at the dinner was David A. Andrews, MD (Chairman, Department of Surgery & Medical Director, Regional Burn Unit) for Akron Children's Hospital.  The day and evening fundraising efforts raised $29,000 for the above mentioned charitable causes. 

The Co-Chairman of the event were Matthew R. Kuwatch, Executive Director and Vice Chairman of the Board – OFSC, and Dennis A. Roberts, Chairman of the Board – OFSC.  The golf tournament chair was Jeff Gibson. 

Check presentation to
Akron Children’s Hospital

Left to Right - David A. Andrews, MD (Chairman, Department of Surgery & Medical Director, Regional Burn Unit), Chris Sadie, RN (Nurse Manager for the Burn Center), Mary Mondozzi, RN, MSN (Education Coordinator for the Burn Center), Matthew Kuwatch (Co-Chair of OFSC Burn Invitational).

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