| ACBC
serves community
When filling out the YES donor card, take notice of the area of designated funding. This is your chance to direct your contributions to one of the many areas that need your support One of those programs is the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children Program (ACBC). Each year firefighters statewide collect aluminum cans at local fire departments. Money is earned through recycling and provide about a penny per can. For the past two years, the ACBC recycling program and YES campaign have joined to fund Camp “Can” Do. Last year nearly 50 burned children ages six to 15, swam in the ocean, sang karaoke songs, and donned fire fighting gear for relay races at this specially-designed camp. “So often, burned children don’t do what other kids do because their burn scars make them different,” said Mary Wiltshire director of ACBC. “Camp is a setting where they’re the same as everyone else and they can participate fully.” Every year at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island, firefighters from all over the state volunteer their time to transport children and serve as camp counselor. Camp activities are adapted to fit the needs of burned children while providing fun-filled experiences and building self-esteem. Along with Camp “Can” Do, YES and ACBC funds benefit burn children’s recovery, family needs, fire and burn safety education, development and research. MUSC’s pediatric burn team treats more than 100 young burn patients per year. Help support ACBC with a YES donation. |