Herbert Mahne Family Foundation

2007

In 2007, the Herbert Mahne Family Foundation was pleased to award the Firefighters Burn Institute a grant to develop a new burn recovery program for children ages 3 years old through 6 years old and their caregivers. This unique three day program will focus on healthy recovery and skill building activities, and has been designed specifically for preschool children who have suffered severe burns. For preschoolers, the program provides children the opportunity to socialize with other burn survivors. On site education,counseling and support for parents and caregivers will also be provided. Little Heroes Burn Camp will be the first Program of its kind. For more information please visit their website at www.ffburn.org.

2006

In 2006, the Herbert Mahne Family Foundation was pleased to award The Saint Barnabus Burn Foundation a grant to purchase a portable bedside video game. The video game will provide sorely needed entertainment for the kids as they recuperate in the hospital. The days can be very long in the hospital. The game will be a welcome distraction.

2005

In 2005, the Herbert Mahne Family Foundation awarded the The Burns Recovered Support Group Inc a grant for the purpose of supporting the Missouri Children's Burn Camp for the summer of 2006.

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2004

In 2004, the Herbert Mahne Family Foundation awarded the Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation a grant for their Image Enhancement for Burn Survivors program. The program helps burn patients with scars enhance their physical appearance.

The grant supplied gift certificates to Burn Survivors to purchase image enhancing make up as part of the Kit. The Image Enhancement Kit, supplied by the International Association of Fire Fighters Burn Association included a booklet, a video and CD that explained how burn survivors could enhance their appearance.

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