The 13th annual “Brave Hearts Camp” will welcome first-time and returning campers at an exciting new venue June 6-11, 2010, at Bradford Woods in Martinsville, IN – www.indiana.edu/~bradwood/ A week-long specialized residential camp for children who are burn survivors to heal from physical and emotional scars by providing opportunity “just to be kids” with volunteer counselors comprised mostly of firefighters. The camp offers traditional adventures filled with therapeutic healing for young burn survivors for a week of summertime fun within a nurturing environment amongst their peers. For information about “Brave Hearts Camp,” please contact: Cindy Allison, Camp Director at 317-803-2876, Ext. 201 or callison@peoplesburnfoundation.org

Thanks to Reggie Miller, ESPN, Director Dan Klores and the outstanding staff at Pacers Sports & Entertainment for hosting an unforgettable movie premier at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis last Friday evening for "WINNING TIME: Reggie Miller vs. New York Knicks." Thanks also to several local and national celebrities, former and current Pacers, VIP table sponsors, fans, and the "Brave Hearts Camp" kids, parents and volunteers who attended. Attendance was just over 8,000 appreciative people. The People's Burn Foundation, Riley Hospital for Children Pediatric Burn Center and the Pacers Foundation were thankful charitable beneficiaries of the event. The movie will debut in New York on March 2. ESPN will air the movie on Sunday, March 14, after the NCAA Basketball Championship Selection Show.

A dedicated online link for supporters of The People’s Burn Foundation to purchase tickets to the Special Movie Premiere Event, “Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks,” (8 p.m., Friday, February 26, Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis), where Reggie will be in attendance, has been established at [http://pacersmvp.com/people]. Part of ESPN Films’ “30 for 30” Documentary Series, the film is directed by filmmaker Dan Klores and focuses on the 1994-95 Eastern Conference Semifinal Playoffs, which the Pacers won, four games to three (please see lead “flash” panel on our main page to link to information about the event). Tickets for the premiere are $10 in advance ($12 day of event) and available now at the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office or the special link mentioned set-up to help the Foundation sell tickets – [http://pacersmvp.com/people]. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, Riley Hospital for Children Pediatric Burn Unit and Pacers Foundation. Thank you for supporting Reggie’s special event and three worthy charities in Central Indiana.

The People’s Burn Foundation has launched a “grass roots” fundraising initiative seeking 100 “team captains” interested in “recruiting” 100 people each to donate $25 for the organization’s efforts to support burn survivors and their families, according to Jim Shaffer, Executive Director. “This effort is about as ‘grass roots’ as it gets to generate funding for the Foundation during challenging economic times,” said Shaffer. “Our approach is to seek more small donations of $25 from a wider range of donors.” The Foundation’s goal is to raise $250,000 through a concentrated effort by creating 100 “Brave Hearts Teams” to raise $2,500 each to support its mission – “Healing Lives One Brave Heart at a Time,” according to Shaffer. “We recognize the economy is challenging for everyone; however, burn injuries and the devastation they have on the survivor and their family does not care about Wall Street or Gross National Product,” Shaffer stated. “These people still need our support.” People interested in serving as a “Brave Hearts Team” captain may contact Shaffer at jshaffer@peoplesburnfoundation.org or Cindy Allison, Director of Events, Development & Camp, at callison@peoplesburnfoundation.org. The Foundation’s phone number is (317) 803-2876.

Donors who contribute a minimum $25 to The People's Burn Foundation will receive a limited edition poster of Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl Center and Foundation supporter/spokesperson. Jeff and his teammates are heading to the Super Bowl to play the New Orleans Saints in Miami on Sunday, February 7, after the team's exciting 30-17 win over the New York Jets for the AFC Championship on Sunday, January 24. This is the same poster provided to donors outside Lucas Oil Stadium at the game in partnership with the Colts. Thanks to Jeff, the Colts organization, Colts fans and, yes, the Jets fans, all who generously contributed.

Fans Who Donate Receive Jeff Saturday Poster. INDIANAPOLIS – This Sunday as the Colts prepare to take on the New York Jets inside Lucas Oil Stadium, there will be volunteers and firefighters outside the stadium supporting a special cause. Beginning at 1 p.m., volunteers will be stationed at the Colts Community Collection Stations, presented by Toyota, collecting donations for The People’s Burn Foundation. The first 15,000 fans who donate to the cause will receive a limited edition poster featuring Colts Center Jeff Saturday. Cash donations, as well as checks made payable to The People’s Burn Foundation, will be accepted at each collection site. Saturday and his wife, Karen, became spokespeople for The People’s Burn Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides support for Hoosiers affected by burn injuries and fire devastation, after they experienced a fire in their home several years ago. The Colts and the Saturday’s have continued to support People’s Burn Foundation over the years and will provide their AFC Championship Game as a way for the organization to raise awareness and support for the work they do. This collection is part of the Colts ongoing gameday collections program through which they provide support for several charitable causes each season. The 2009-10 season collections have included Coats for Kids, Finish Line’s Soles4Souls Shoe Collection, Meijer SACKing Hunger Food Drive and WISH-Tree Toy Drive. A complete list is available at www.colts.com/collections. About The People’s Burn Foundation Founded in Indianapolis as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1997, the Foundation provides programs to assist people affected by burn injuries and fire devastation in Indiana, including “Helping Brave Hearts Heal” for basic personal necessities of patients at area hospital burn centers; “Brave Hearts Camp” for burn survivor children at Bradford Woods near Martinsville, IN; Adult and Child Burn Survivor Support groups and other activities; and support for families affected by fire devastation in collaboration with American Red Cross and other agencies. The Foundation also is performing due diligence to someday develop a “Family Support Center” to provide temporary housing and support services for burn survivor patient families in area hospitals. ###

INDIANAPOLIS – A dedicated online link for supporters of The People’s Burn Foundation to purchase tickets to the Special Movie Premiere Event, “Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks,” (Friday evening, February 26, Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis), where Reggie will be in attendance, has been established at [http://pacersmvp.com/people]. Part of ESPN Films’ “30 for 30” Documentary Series, the film is directed by filmmaker Dan Klores and focuses on the 1994-95 Eastern Conference Semifinal Playoffs, which the Pacers won, four games to three (please see lead “flash” panel on our main page to link to information about the event). Tickets for the premiere are $10 in advance ($12 day of event) and available now at the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office or the special link mentioned set-up to help the Foundation sell tickets – [http://pacersmvp.com/people]. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, Riley Hospital for Children Pediatric Burn Unit and Pacers Foundation. Thank you for supporting Reggie’s special event and three worthy charities in Central Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS – A Special Movie Premiere Event benefitting three local charities will take place Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at Conseco Fieldhouse when the film, “Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks” is shown. Part of ESPN Films’ “30 for 30” Documentary Series, “Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks” is directed by filmmaker Dan Klores and focuses on the 1994-95 Eastern Conference Semifinal Playoffs, which the Pacers won, four games to three. The film highlights Miller, the Pacers’ all-time leading scorer, and his part in what became a noted playoff rivalry through 2000. The film contains game highlights and interviews from many parties who took part in or witnessed the series. Tickets for the premiere are $10 in advance ($12 day of event) and available now at the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office or Pacers.com. Proceeds will benefit Pacers Foundation, Peoples Burn Foundation/Brave Hearts Camp and Riley Hospital for Children Pediatric Burn Unit. The evening will feature a Red Carpet arrival from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with the film beginning at 8:00 p.m. “I’m really looking forward to this because the movie brings back a lot of great memories for myself and Pacers’ fans,” said Miller. “I’m very pleased that this will benefit three great charities, that I can be a part of it and that Indiana fans can come and re-live a great series along with a great ending.” More information is available by going to Pacers.com or by calling the Pacers’ offices at (317) 917-2500.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – State Farm Insurance will partner with Hank-FM and B105.7 to collect donations for The People’s Burn Foundation. State Farm agents and employees and Foundation volunteers will also be available to wrap gifts at Castleton Square Mall for a cash donation on the following dates: Friday, December 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday, December 6 from noon to 5:00 p.m. State Farm Insurance agents along with B105.7 will again be available on December 12 at the Arni’s Restaurant located at 4705 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis, and again with Hank FM December 19 at the Arni’s Restaurant located at 1691 Curry Road, Greenwood, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donations will be collected for the Foundation’s “Extinguish the Need” program, which assists families who have been devastated by residential fire by providing them with basic household and personal needs. Items that will be collected are: • Gently used or new pots and pans, bakeware • Gently used or new bath towels, washcloths • Unbreakable dinnerware, glasses, silverware • New Pillows, blankets • Personal toiletries such as bath soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste • Air Mattresses • Visa Gift cards • Cash donations “The Foundation is extremely excited and grateful to State Farm Insurance for the opportunity to raise much needed funds in this difficult economic climate, as well as support by Hank-FM, B105.7, and Arni’s Restaurant,” said Jim Shaffer, Executive Director of the Foundation. “With the cold weather approaching, we know the number of house fires increase as alternative methods of heating are used so this could not come at a better time.”

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The People’s Burn Foundation always encourages responsible common sense fire and burn safety, but particularly as the winter and holidays approach to save lives, prevent burn injuries, and avoid fire devastation, according to Jim Shaffer, Executive Director. “This time of year with colder temperatures and the holidays approaching there is inevitable higher risk for fires, burn injuries, property damage and even deaths,” Shaffer said. “The People’s Burn Foundation encourages people to practice common sense fire and burn safety to avoid becoming victims to life-changing circumstances.” These basic safety practices will help save lives, prevent burn injuries and avoid property damage: SPACE HEATERS: Keep children away; allow area at least three feet around heater free from curtains, blankets or paper (anything flammable); never leave unattended. CANDLES: Use artificial candles; never leave wick-lighted candles unattended; keep children away; avoid anything flammable near or above; extinguish before leaving room or home or going to bed. SMOKE ALARMS: Place minimum of one unit per floor in hallway; check batteries monthly; replace batteries annually; replace entire unit every few years. ELECTRICAL CORDS: Never use frayed, broken or crimped cords and remove if under rugs or furniture. Use only special outside cords for spotlight, tree and house light decorations. FIREPLACES: Check gas fireplace annually; make sure chimney flew is open; keep children away; clear flammable items near fireplace; never leave unattended; use fireplace screen; make sure fire is extinguished before leaving home or going to bed. COOKING: Keep children at least three feet away from cooking areas. Keep hot liquids and cooking appliances away from counter and table edges; smother grease fire and DO NOT use water to extinguish. MICROWAVES: Keep at shoulder-level or below and supervise children using. BATH & SHOWER WATER: Supervise children and test water temperature before allowing child in tub or shower. HOT WATER HEATERS: Set to 120 degrees or less and keep flammable items away from pilot light.