BSTTW Directors

Burn Survivors Throughout The World, Inc.

Michael Appleman: Executive Director

Michael has been a burn survivor since May 1998. He founded Burn Survivors Throughout The World, Inc. in February 2000. By directing his strength into helping others, Michael has helped many burn survivors and family members to rebuild their lives. He has also taken part in teaching our young the need for fire safety. In 2001 Michael found the leaders needed to help build a Corporation and BSTTW has become a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization. That has helped to open up many doors around the world. You can contact Michael at: michael@burnsurvivorsttw.org

Nguyen Thi Dieu Tran: Director - Viet Nam

Ms. Tran is a burn survivor from Viet Nam. In August 2001, Ms. Tran started working with BSTTW as our Vietnamese Representative. With all the hard work and accomplishments, Ms. Tran was been given the BSTTW Director - Viet Nam position. You can contact Ms. Tran at: tran@burnsurvivorsttw.org

Ariel Gonzalez: Director - Mexico

Ariel was severely burned in a house fire. After a great deal of medical work and rehabilitation in a hospital in Mexico and Austin, Texas, Ariel returned home to Mexico. Ariel, a guitarist, began to play his guitars again and realized that a burn survivors life was not over. Ariel then started volunteering for BSTTW, recorded the BSTTW Music CD, and has helped many burn survivors. Due to all of his hard work, Ariel has given the BSTTW Director - Mexico position. You can contact Ariel at: ariel@burnsurvivorsttw.org

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