Firefighters For Healing Ends 2019 on a High Note

A recent e-newsletter from Firefighters For Healing reminded me of the incredible work this organization does to assist victims of fire, including the residents displaced by the recent Drake Hotel fire. If you would like to help further their work, please donate online or send a check to: Firefighters for Healing, PO Box 374, Champlin, MN 55316.

While they are busy all year long, here are some highlights of how they ushered out 2019:

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On December 17, Firefighters for Healing hosted their 8th Annual Operation Christmas Blessing at the Hennepin Healthcare Burn Center by delivering gifts for patients, meals for staff, 1000 socks for the homeless and joy to all. The Burn Center provides intensive, acute and rehabilitative burn care to children and adults from the Twin Cities and surrounding states who have sustained burn injuries and other complex wounds.

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On December 7, over $750,000 was raised at the Red Tie Gala. These funds will go towards providing for burn survivors and their families, the Camp RED campers who have survived burn trauma, and the firefighters who need support.

At the Gala, Dr. Jon Gayken (above, middle) received the 2019 Red Heart Award for his dedication, leadership and constant pursuit of excellence. Hennepin Healthcare's Burn Center is one of the busiest centers in the nation. It is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. At Hennepin Healthcare, Dr. Gayken leads a highly trained team who work closely with patients and families in a supportive, state-of-the-art environment to meet their unique needs and achieve the highest level of functioning.

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Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative has released Code 3: Back Draft with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit Firefighters for Healing.

This brew is described as is a sweet stout infused with Morita peppers and a touch of lactose to mellow the pepper. 6.5% ABV, 32 IBU.

This is a limited run, available at the following locations:

On Tap at: Broken Clock Brewing Coop Bluenose Gopher Bunny’s NE Tasty Pizza In Stores at: 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits Blue Max Liquors Brooklyn Center Liquor Central Ave Liquors Fridley on University

Haskells Fairbault Haskells Maple Grove Hyvee Brooklyn Park Hyvee Cottage Grove Hyvee Eagan Hyvee Maple Grove Hyvee New Hope Hyvee Oakdale Hyvee Plymouth Lowery Hill Liquors Lunds Golden Valley Lunds Saint Louis Park MGM Minnetonka

MGM Roseville Ombibulous Savage Wine and Spirits Sentryz Stinson Wine and Spirits Top Ten Andover Top Ten Chanhassen Top Ten Saint Louis Park Top Valu Liquors