On March 12, SDG&E joined the Burn Institute to host the “Fill the Boot for the Burn Institute” boot drive at SDG&E’s Century Park campus. During the morning and afternoon commute, firefighters along with their fire engine lined the building to help raise money for the Burn Institute.
SDG&E employees showed tremendous support by helping to raise $2,293 for the Burn Institute as they entered and exited the campus!
“The Boot Drive has become one of the Institute’s most successful events,” said Scott Walker, Burn Institute’s Interim Executive Director. “We are thrilled to partner with SDG&E this year and expand our boot drive, which had fantastic results – thank you, SDG&E!”
How the boot drive started
What began more than a decade ago as a grassroots effort backed by the fire service, the Burn Institute’s countywide Boot Drive has become its main fundraiser for the organization, raising nearly $230,000 for Burn Institute programs and services in 2012.
Each year, hundreds of uniformed firefighters from fire departments all over San Diego County come together for a common goal, hopping aboard their engines to meet at intersections within their communities to collect donations in their boots during the morning and evening commutes.
Who benefits?
Proceeds benefit Burn Institute fire and burn prevention education programs and burn survivor support programs such as Camp Beyond the Scars for burn-injured children, 5-17 years. Celebrating its 27th season, the Burn Institute’s unique camp program has provided a safe place for many hundreds of young burn survivors to share their experiences in a supportive camp environment.
SDG&E is proud to partner with such a great organization.
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