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.