BSTTW World Burn Congress Fund
Michael Appleman, CEO
In 1999 I was lucky enough to receive the funding needed to attend The Phoenix Society
World, Burn Congress (WBC). At that time I was still recovering from the burn injury. I was unable to walk and I could not use my left arm
and hand. I took my electric wheelchair to the airport, was carried on and off the airplanes and was given special transportation during
the WBC. When I first arrived at the hotel, a very special gentleman walked up to me, put out his hand, offered his friendship and any help
I might need. That person was Alan Breslau the founder of The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors and the World Burn Congress. Alan and his
wife invited me for dinner that night. After dinner I began to move around and meet other burn survivors. The next morning a burn survivor
who was missing most of his fingers came over and offered to help me get my breakfast. This again showed me that life was not over. I began
to realize that a new life was just beginning for me. I went to many meetings and support groups at that WBC.
Since that first WBC, I have attended four WBC's and started walking again In 2001 I
founded Burn Survivors Throughout The World, Inc. (BSTTW) and began offering the strength, hope, funding, medical supplies and medications
to other burn survivors. BSTTW also offers support family members and fire safety education.
I ask all of you reading this article to donate to the BSTTW World Burn Congress Fund
and take part in funding other burn survivors who need the finances to attend the WBC.
You can mail your BSTTW WBC donations to:
Burn Survivors Throughout The World, Inc.
BSTTW WBC Donation Fund
16193 Lone Star Ranch Drive
#102
Conroe, TX 77302
If you have any questions you can contact Michael Appleman at 936-647-2256.
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