The New York Firefighters BURN CENTER Foundation
All About The FDNY Firefighter Michael Kiefer Fund

As a result of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, a veteran New York District (NAN) employee, lost his young son -- FDNY Firefighter Michael Kiefer. Michael has been missing since September 11th when his unit responded to the World Trade Center attack. Henry "Bud" Kiefer, Michael's father, has worked at the New York District for 24 years as an Engineer Technician. During that time his son, Michael, 26, also became a member of the Corps' family by virtue of his father's employment. Bud's colleagues, headed by Jenine Gallo, have established a fund within the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation (NYFBCF) to memorialize Michael. It's called the FDNY Firefighter Michael Kiefer Fund. NYFBCF is a 100% non-profit charitable organization that has been in existence since 1976 and is heartily endorsed by both the New York City Fire Department as well as its primary recipient of donations, the New York Presbyterian-Cornell Medical Hospital, W.R. Hearst Burn Center, located on York Avenue in New York City. The Foundation is fully staffed by both current and former members of the FDNY who are all volunteers -- no salaries are drawn from donations. I am asking the USACE family to consider contributing to this worthwhile organization in tribute to Michael's heroic actions on that terrible day. Based on the funds that are raised, the gift donated could range from a $5,000 Dermaton, an operating room tool to split skin for grafts, to a $25,000 freezer to preserve skin donations, or, possibly, a $75,000 fellowship for funding a dedicated medical doctor-resident for one year to treat burn patients at this world-renown Hospital. The gift in Michael's memory will be presented to the Hospital on behalf of Corps of Engineers employees. Please give serious consideration to donating on behalf of Michael, the only Corps-related loss associated with the September 11th terrorist attacks. The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation will acknowledge your tax deductible contribution. Thank you for your consideration and contribution. Please send your donations to: The FDNY Firefighter Michael Kiefer Fund c/o The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation 21 Asch Loop Bronx, N.Y. 10475

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