The New York Firefighters BURN CENTER Foundation

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The FDNY Firefighter Michael Kiefer Fund

As a result of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on
September 11, 2001, a veteran New York District (NAN) employee, lost his
young son -- FDNY Firefighter Michael Kiefer. Michael has been missing
since September 11th when his unit responded to the World Trade Center
attack. Henry "Bud" Kiefer, Michael's father, has worked at the New York
District for 24 years as an Engineer Technician. During that time his son,
Michael, 26, also became a member of the Corps' family by virtue of his
father's employment.

Bud's colleagues, headed by Jenine Gallo, have established a fund within
the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation (NYFBCF) to memorialize
Michael. It's called the FDNY Firefighter Michael Kiefer Fund. NYFBCF is
a 100% non-profit charitable organization that has been in existence since
1976 and is heartily endorsed by both the New York City Fire Department as
well as its primary recipient of donations, the New York
Presbyterian-Cornell Medical Hospital, W.R. Hearst Burn Center, located on
York Avenue in New York City. The Foundation is fully staffed by both
current and former members of the FDNY who are all volunteers -- no
salaries are drawn from donations. 
 
I am asking the USACE family to consider contributing to this worthwhile
organization in tribute to Michael's heroic actions on that terrible day.
Based on the funds that are raised, the gift donated could range from a
$5,000 Dermaton, an operating room tool to split skin for grafts, to a
$25,000 freezer to preserve skin donations, or, possibly, a $75,000
fellowship for funding a dedicated medical doctor-resident for one year to
treat burn patients at this world-renown Hospital. The gift in Michael's
memory will be presented to the Hospital on behalf of Corps of Engineers
employees.
 
Please give serious consideration to donating on behalf of Michael, the
only Corps-related loss associated with the September 11th terrorist
attacks. The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation will
acknowledge your tax deductible contribution. Thank you for your
consideration and contribution.

Please send your donations to:

The FDNY Firefighter Michael Kiefer Fund
c/o The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation
21 Asch Loop
Bronx, N.Y. 10475