Firefighters for Healing is pleased to announce Alerus Mortgage as the title sponsor for the 3rd annual Camp RED season. This is the first children’s burn camp in Minnesota for burn survivors and their families where we hope like the acronym, campers will Realize Every Dream. Camp RED gives burn survivors between the ages of 6-16 the opportunity to live beyond their scars and to be kids again.
Read MoreFirefighters For Healing founder Jake LaFerriere is the son of a firefighter. Jake fondly remembers that when he was young he would drop his dad off at the fire station and look up to the firefighters. He remembers spending time shadowing Pops or helping to clean off the rigs. This precious time left an impression on his heart. When Jake was old enough, he dedicated years to training and honored the calling to become a firefighter.
Read MoreWhen you approach the pool tables, look up for a rustic ladder. It might look like a regular ladder but it is a replica antique firefighter ladder. It was made of reclaimed wood from a house in Minnetonka. It was made by the father of a firefighter. It symbolizes that each one of us can be an everyday hero when we recognize those who are struggling and help to lift them up one step at a time.
Read MoreThe Firefighters for Healing Board is reminded often that our work is impacting real families in need and making a difference by showing love. During our Christmas Blessing at Hennepin Healthcare this year, we had the pleasure of reconnecting with a family who had been a recipient four years earlier.
Read MoreKraus-Anderson and Firefighters for Healing are teaming up to support burn and trauma survivors, their families and firefighters by providing three apartment units at the new HQ Apartments in Minneapolis. These conveniently located units are just 2 blocks from Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) and will be made available free of charge to burn and trauma survivors as well as firefighters from around the state who are receiving medical care in the Twin Cities.
Read MoreIn a world where there is so much negativity and heartache, we often try and look for anything and everything to fill the void and bring us happiness. One way to find happiness is to to attend a fun, energetic and lively country concert.
Buz’n 102.9 brings the artists up close and personal. They have graciously embraced Firefighters for Healing as one of their community partners and help us tell more and more people just what we do and how we have a mission to bring strength, love and support to burn and trauma survivors.
Read MoreRadio listeners, fans, staff and attendees were graced with the music from Mitchell Tenpenny, Carly Pearce and Josh Gracin. These three entertainers are forging their way to be three of county music’s must-see performers and didn’t miss a beat during each of their showcases at The Pourhouse.
Read More
Firefighters for Healing has been fortunate and incredibly grateful to partner with the Buz’n 102.9 radio station. The concert series brought three of Nashville’s next big artists to the Twin Cities on Thursday, April 12 at The Pourhouse in Downtown Minneapolis.
Read More