Upcoming Fundraisers and Camp Activities

Halloween Fundraiser!!! - Mark your calendars!!!

2011-09-28T09:43:00.001-07:00

Join us for the Halloween Fundraiser.... Lots of fun for everyone!!!!

2011-07-22T16:35:00.000-07:00

Fundraiser!!!! July 22nd - Kalamazoo!

2011-07-22T16:28:00.000-07:00

Date and Time of event

Friday and Saturday 7/22-7/23/2011 9:00-4:00pm

Location

5800 Forest Harbor Dr Kalamazoo MI 49048
(across from Comstock High School)

Shy is having a garage/bake sale
to raise funds for the Great Lakes Burn Camp.

10th Annual Niles Burn Run! - 2 DAYS!!!

2011-06-14T06:08:00.000-07:00

Saturday, July 16th 2011 and Sunday, July 17th 2011

SATURDAY -
Kicks off at 10 am to 10 pm

Come join us downtown Niles to support the Niles Burn Run &
Great Lakes Burn Camp.

We will have activities, live entertainment, vendors, demonstrations, etc.
going non-stop!!!

Here is a taste of whet will be happening Saturday, ALL DAY!

Bike Show (Registrations opens at 10am - $10 entry-fee; Cash prize)

Live entertainment on the Main Stage featuring:
Southern Roots
Including 5 additional local bands! (Main Stage kicks off at NOON!)

Great Lakes Wings - Stunt Show
(Gold Wing Drill Team)

Vendors - Biker Games and so much more!!!

SUNDAY -
Kicks off at 9 am!

Please join us for the
10th Annual Niles Burn Run

Registration starts at 9am and the ride will leave at 12 pm (NOON)

The ride will be leaving and ending on Main Street in downtown Niles where you will be able to enjoy:

Breakfast by the CMA (Christian Motorcycle Association)

FREE Lunch

Live entertainment featuring:
Rebel Pride Band

Vendors - Biker Games
.... and so much more

The ride is police, fire and EMS escorted through approx. 50 miles of picturesque Berrein and Cass counties in Michigan.

Registration for RIDE ONLY
Before June 1st $20 per bike; $30 with rider
After June 1st $25 per bike; $35 with rider

Ride shirts to all reqistered riders while supplies last

Upcoming Fundraisers!!!

2010-09-28T06:50:00.000-07:00

October 3rd... Chesterfield Fire Fighters Open House - more info to follow

October 16th - Rootin Tootin Rodeo Cook-Off - Chapter J Gold Wing Club
Jackson, MI at Grass Lake Middle School - 4 to 9pm

October 16th - Chesterfield Fire Fighters Halloween Scavenger Hunt
6pm - 12am..At Kolping Park 47440 Sugarbush, Chesterfield MI

October 29, 30, 31st - South Haven Township Fire Fighters Haunted House
More info to follow

Please contact Mike Longenecker if you would like to volunteer to help at any of the above events... 517-9375527

Thank you for all your support...!

Yaahhh Hooooooo!!!!!!! Rodeo!!!!

2010-09-28T06:45:00.000-07:00

10th Annual Golf Outing

2010-09-13T06:29:00.000-07:00

Southfield Fire Fighters Association

Local 1029

10th Annual Golf Outing

to benefit the Southfield Fire Fighters charities

Wednesday - September 22,2010

Coyote Golf Club

28700 Milford Road, New Hudson, MI

(248) 486-1228

NO TANK TOPS

$100.00 per player includes:

Use of driving range

Continental breakfast

Golf with cart

Burger or hot dog at the turn

Buffet dinner and open bar

Closets to the pin

Hole in One

Skins game and Vegas Hole (optional)

Registration must be received by eWednesday, September 8th, 2010

Upcoming fundraisers in July!!!

2010-06-25T14:56:00.000-07:00

July 9th - Portage Fire Fighters Golf Outing - $80 per person - Tee-Off at 9:00 am

July 11th - Texas Corral on West Main right off from US -131 - 2pm to 5pm! Backyard cookout.
Also, if you would like to camp bring your camper down July 5th to the 11th... All donations going to camp.

July 16th - Muskegon Fire Fighters Golf Outing

July 16th - Inkster Fire Fighters Golf Outing

July 17th and July 18th - Niles Burn Run (Motorcycle ride)

July 31st - Air Zoo Motorcycle ride

Very Important NOTICE!!!!

2010-06-25T14:50:00.000-07:00

New mailing address!!! For Great Lakes Burn Camp ...
NEW!!!!!! PO Box 6189, Jackson MI 49204-6189

Pancake Breakfast - Sunday June 13th! All you can eat

2010-06-05T03:36:00.000-07:00

The Washington Fire Department and RWB Senior Center's Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale!

all proceeds going to Great Lakes Burn Camp and their local Senior Centers.

Texas Corral Grill and Saloon - July 11th!!!

2010-05-31T16:34:00.000-07:00

Cooking out for

Great Lakes Burn Camp

Sunday, July 11th from 2pm - 5pm

Beginning July 5th, the crew at Texas Corral will be camping out in the front parking lot at Texas Corral (5519 West Main Street, Kalamazoo) to help raise money for Great Lakes Burn Camp. To wrap up the camp out, they will be cooking out in the back parking lot from 2pm - 5pm on July 11th.

They will be joined by local fire, police an ambulance services, along with drivers and cars from Kalamazoo Speedway, Pepsi, Miller Lite, Escape Mobile Training, Ident-a-Kid, U-Tan, Buster the WMU Mascot and volunteers from Great Lakes Burn Camp and our Community.

This will be a great event

for the whole family,

with safety tips and fun activities

like face painting,

a dunk tank and other games.

Dunk Tank - Need Help to Finish or Book Your Event!!!

2010-05-31T16:28:00.000-07:00

Hello again everyone.

You will be in awe of the work done so far on the dunk tank. We still need some help finishing it up this next week, June 1st to the 4th. The truck has had all the rust removed and replaced, some new panels and electrical redone and the cab has been repainted. We still need the tank repainted and the new headlight brackets put back on and the tread plate painted. We are hoping to have it for a test run on the 9th.

If anyone has an event you would like to have the truck at you need to contact me
(Mike at 517-937-5527) for the use of it. It is being booked quickly.

Please contact Mike if you can help at 517-937-5527. Work usually starts at 9:00am and ends at 4:00pm. (Look for the paved drive going uphill on the East side of the T intersection of 33rd st. and H avenue).

thank you all, Mike

Chesterfield Township Fire Fighters Fundraiser!

2010-05-23T18:24:00.000-07:00

We all know Dawn...
Hmmm the camp trickster!

Chesterfield Twp. Fire Fighters Union Local 4011
is doing a fundraiser to collect $3,000.00 or more
in donations to help send children to the Great Lakes Burn Camp.
The camp is a great place that provides a sense of acceptance
and belonging to these “burn survivors”,
and a place where they are able to “just be kids”.

Lt. Murphy/Shaw has volunteered at the camp for over 7 years.
She was asked by one of the children last year if she would shave her head.
She agreed and the decision was made to put on this fundraiser.

On August 22nd, 2010
Lt. Murphy/Shaw
will have her head shaved
at the Great Lakes Burn Camp in Kalamazoo MI,
by children of the camp.

Collection of donations will be from
May 1st—August 4th, 2010.

Donations can be dropped off at any of the Chesterfield Twp.
Fire Stations or mail checks payable to
Chesterfield Twp. Fire Fighters Union Local 4011,
34001 23 Mile Rd.
Chesterfield Twp. MI., 48047.

Join the fun and donate to a GREAT cause..
(I think a few of us owe Dawn a payback for a few camp pranks....)

Need Some Volunteers to Help Out at Fundraisers!

2010-05-10T05:48:00.000-07:00

Hi, Harold needs help at
Comstock Days
Saturday, June 26th
from noon to 6pm.
Please contact Harold if you can help at 269-217-9015.
Myself and 3 other staff will be in Sandusky Mi. already for another event so
with 2 events the same day your help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Mike

Dates to remember!!!

2010-04-22T05:18:00.000-07:00

Tuesday - June 8th
www.firefightersfishingforkids.com
Waterloo Recreation Area - Big Portage Lake
9am Tournament starts - 3pm official weigh-in

Niles Burn Run
www.nilesburnrun.com
This year a 2 DAY EVENT!!!!
Visit their website for more information or
follow the Burn Run on Facebook!

Benefit Ride for the Kids
Saturday - July 31st
Starts at the Air Zoo
6151 Portage Road
Ride starts at 11am
269-382-6555 for more information

18 Hole Scramble - Hosted by the Holland Professional Firefighters Union

2010-04-09T06:15:00.000-07:00

Holland Professional Firefighters Union

Friday June 18, 2010

9am shot-gun start

Winding Creek Golf Club

4514 Ottogan Rd. Holland, MI

18 hole scramble, 4 person teams

$80.00 per person

(includes shirt, dinner, refreshments, course games & prizes)

More information coming soon

Contact: Heidi Canfield (616) 218-2212

Fishing for Kids!

2010-03-31T18:16:00.001-07:00

www.firefightersfishingforkids.com

AirZoo Benefit Ride for Great Lakes Burn Camp

2010-03-19T06:19:00.001-07:00

Home Show - Kalamazoo

2010-03-19T06:17:00.001-07:00

Stop by the Home Expo in Kalamazoo and support Great Lakes Burn Camp... Going on NOW through Saturday.

Join Us for a Dance at the Venue! In Kalamazoo

2009-11-23T04:35:00.000-08:00

Join us Tuesday
December 29th
for a
Dance at the Venue
in Kalamazoo
Featuring
LOST CAUSE
and
DJ JAM

Thank You! Sister Lakes

2009-11-16T04:26:00.000-08:00

Thank You! Chesterfield Firefighters 4011

2009-11-16T04:23:00.000-08:00

20th Annual "RED HOT NIGHTS"

2009-11-12T04:06:00.000-08:00

Join Shelby Township Firefighters
for the
20th Annual
"RED HOT NIGHT"
Valentines Dance
at
Cherry Creek Golf Club
Saturday - February 13th, 2010
6 pm to Midnight!

Festival of Trees

2009-11-12T03:56:00.000-08:00

Ingham County
Dispatchers Union
have chosen us as their charity
at the Festival of Trees
Please show your support by visiting
the Lansing Center - November 20th thru the 22nd

Thank you Ingham County Dispatchers...

Halloween Hauntings...Was a GREAT SUCCESS!!!

2009-11-12T03:51:00.000-08:00

Thank you Dave and Kathy
for your support of Great Lakes Burn Camp!!!
Raising $895 for camp...

Join Us If You DARE!!!!!

2009-10-30T03:25:00.000-07:00

HALLOWEEN HAUNTINGS
FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS

WHO: THE SMITH FAMILY

WHERE: 14507 S. LAVERGNE, MIDLOTHIAN
(a suburb of Chicago, Illinois)

WHEN: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1^ST

BEWITCHING HOUR: 3:00 OR AFTER

Kathy’s Cell 205-0158; Dave’s Cell 205-0364

COME IF YOU DARE!!!

Donations will be graciously accepted to assist the “Great Lakes Burn Camp” which is a non-profit, volunteer run organization that provides a fun & caring environment for burn-injured children to laugh, play, heal, grow and just “be a kid”. It’s a place where kids can share their stories and bond with each other without intrusive stares from other kids and adults.”

Every donation, no matter how small, can make a difference in the life of a child. Thank you for your support!

9-11 Memorial Ride

2009-09-09T04:54:00.001-07:00

MONROE
FIREFIGHTERS
LOCAL 326

Presents Our
3rd ANNUAL

9-11 MEMORIAL
BIKE NIGHT

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11th 2009

FRONT and WASHINGTON ST.
(DOWNTOWN)
MONROE, MI

5-10 pm

$5.00 Donation per Person
Food and Drink Specials at Local Venues Included with donation

At 9:11 pm there will be a “MOMENT OF NOISE”

Midland Golf Outing

2009-08-27T04:33:00.000-07:00

Saturday - September 26th
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
at
Currie Municipal Golf Course
Currie Parkway, Midland MI

18 Hole - 4 Man Scramble
$60 per Person

Dinner Provided by
Gil's Grill

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Closest to the Pin,
and Longest Drive

Hoping this will become an annual event. It is for a great cause and there is sure to be fun. It will probably be one of the last golf outing of the season.

If you would like to play - but don't have a 4 man team just let (Brandon Muscott) know and he can pair you up with some fun loving people...

If your business would like to sponsor a hole or contest let Brandon know.

Brandon Muscott - 248-321-8683
www.bailiwik.com

Next Saturday!

2009-08-22T05:00:00.000-07:00

Saturday, August 29nd
Dearborn Heights Chili Cook Off

Applebee's Fundraiser

2009-08-22T04:59:00.000-07:00

Applebee's has raised over $8000 for Great Lakes Burn Camp... Thank you for all your support...

Thank You!

2009-08-17T19:12:00.000-07:00

Sister Lakes Fire Department
Presenting
Mike Longnecker with
a check for $7,350
from fundraisers
this year.
With more to come!

Thank you Sister Lakes Fire Department for supporting
Great Lakes Burn Camp.

Camp Training Starts Today!

2009-08-14T04:29:00.000-07:00

Burn Camp Poker Run!

2009-08-13T04:11:00.000-07:00

Camp Parade - August 16th!!!

2009-08-12T06:52:00.000-07:00

The cost is a donation,
We have ride pins available for a $10 donation and patches available for at $5 donation. Registration will be from 10:00 to 12:30.

The parade will be leaving Wings Stadium Sunday the 16th at 1:00 sharp
It's 12 to 14 miles out to camp. We will go the back way out of Wings Stadium to Portage Road.

By Kilgore and then Portage Road to Romance
(due to construction on Centre st.) Romance to Oakland
and Oakland to Centre out to Pretty Lake.

After everyone gets into camp we provide burgers and dogs and chips, pop and water.

Any other Questions you can call me at 517-937-5527 Mike Longenecker, Camp Director. Thanks

Red Knights Motorcycle Ride!

2009-08-02T04:57:00.000-07:00

Sunday, August 2nd
Red Knights Motorcycle Ride
9am to 5 pm.

Golfing with Griz Golf Outing

2009-07-29T08:01:00.000-07:00

Saturday - August 1st
Please remember
to sign up for the
Golfing with Griz Golf Outing on Saturday.
This is the 19th year for this wonderful event, let's make it a wonderful year.
Outing starts at 9 am.

Visit www.golfingwithgriz.org
for more information.

Louie's Trophy House Grill - Kalamazoo

2009-07-28T04:58:00.000-07:00

Saturday - August 1st.
Bike Ride for Camp
to raise money for
Great Lakes Burn Camp
Lots of fun - Great ride
See you at Louie's!!!

Sunday, July 26th - Sister Lakes Golf Outing!

2009-07-25T14:11:00.000-07:00

Nice article about camp.

2009-07-25T14:10:00.000-07:00

http://blog.mlive.com/kzgazette/2008/08/90_burn_survivors_find_fun_fri.html

Roof Sit - Sister Lakes Fire Department

2009-07-23T05:41:00.001-07:00

Great Lakes Burn Camp Parade

2009-07-22T19:23:00.001-07:00

Sunday - August 16th, 2009
Kalamazoo - Wings Stadium

Great Lakes Burn Camp Parade

Door prizes at the after parade cookout
Grand prize - ipod Nano - engraved with Harley Davidson Bar and Shield
Ride in Bike Show
Registration opens at 10 am
What for more information

Hey Girls!!

2009-07-14T04:16:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday July 21
at 8 pm
the Battle Creek Applebee's
will be hosting a fund raiser for the
Great Lakes Burn Camp.
They will be auctioning dates
with single Firefighters.
If you are single they would love to auction a date with you.

Applebees will be taking care of the expenses
for the date you would only have to go on it.

Applebees is a strong sponsor of the GLBC
and we welcome their help.
If you are able to go
please give Mike Longenecker
a call at 517-937-5527.

The Battle Creek Applebees is located
adjacent to the Lakeview Mall.
We have been told that the Auctionees
will be treated like Kings.
Sign up and go.
Even if you're not single -
come on down
and join the fun at Applebee's!

Niles Burn Run - Sunday the 19th

2009-07-13T03:34:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars for Sunday!
July 19th ..

for the
Niles Burn Run
Ride starts at NOON..

Lots of fun, live band, games and plenty of food. Plus, a great ride! Make new friends, enjoy old friends and help raise money for Great Lakes Burn Camp. The donations you make allow burn injured children to attend camp for FREE.

Camp runs a week in the summer and 4 days in the winter.

See you there!

Golf Outing

2009-07-10T04:51:00.000-07:00

Sunday, July 26th...
Indian Lake Hills Golf Course -
Registration 12:00 - NOON...

Roof Sit for Great Lakes Burn Camp

2009-07-10T04:38:00.000-07:00

Come Join the FUN at the Roof Sit ...
Starting at 8am on the 24th through 10pm on the 25th

Sister Lakes Fire Department Fundraiser

2009-07-10T04:34:00.000-07:00

July 11th ... Sister Lakes Fire Department in Dowagiac Michigan is having a Rummage sale to raise money for Great Lakes Burn Camp... Come on over and find a great deal. Rummage sale starts at 8 am and goes to 6pm...

Remember Saturday - July 11th...
See you there!

Pedaling the West Coast

2009-07-01T06:56:00.000-07:00

John Lewandowski will be pedaling his bike down the west coast as a fundraiser for the Great Lakes Burn Camp. His goal is to raise $10,000 for camp.

Great News!!!! Approved Fire Protection is sponsoring John and he will be paying the other expenses of the ride, therefore every penny collected goes to the camp!

Watch for daily updates starting September 5th, 2009.

John's Itinerary is as follows:

September 5 Long Beach Washington to Astoria OR
September 6 Tillamook, OR
September 7 Lincoln City, OR
September 8 Florence, OR
September 9 Bandon, OR
September 10 Gold Beach, OR
September 11 Crescent City, CA
September 12 Crescent City, CA (Rest Day)
September 13 Eureka, CA
September 14 Garberville CA
September 15 Ft. Bragg, CA
September 16 Cloverdale, CA
September 17 Petaluma, CA
September 18 San Francisco, CA
September 19 San Francisco (rest day )
September 20 Santa Cruz
September 21 Carmel Valley
September 22 King City
September 23 Paso Robles, (still CA)
September 24 Santa Maria
September 25 Solvang
September 26 Oxnard
September 27 Venice Beach
September 28 Newport Beach
September 29 San Diego

Total Mileage 1515

Call John at 1-800-339-1579 or e-mail him at johnlew@approvedfire.com.

Please pledge what you can
and follow John's adventures as he travels the West Coast.

Burn Run

2009-06-30T07:23:00.000-07:00

Please Join the Ride
or Just Come Out for the FUN!!

The Niles Burn Run is a 50 mile motorcycle benefit ride held every year in Niles, Michigan. The Burn Run was started in September of 2002 and in it's first two years had a combined total of 58 bikes. Now the Burn Run hosts hundreds of bikes each year and continues to grow in popularity.

THE 2009 RIDE IS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 19th AND IT IS GOING TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER! Please be sure to check back often as we update our site with information about this year's ride, scheduled for July 19th, 2009.

The Niles Burn Run, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the sponsorship of the Great Lakes Burn Camp. The Great Lakes Burn Camp is a special place for kids ages 7-17 to meet, heal, grow and support other burn survivors. Kids share their stories and bond with other kids in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Unconditional love and acceptance is only part of what each camper receives at Great Lakes Burn Camp.

Visit www.NilesBurnRun.com for more information about the ride and to register

Applebee's Area Wide Pancake Breakfast

2009-06-30T07:02:00.001-07:00

Please join Applebee's and your local firefighters to raise money for Great Lakes Burn Camp... Your donations allow burn injured children to attend camp for FREE ... One week in the summer and 4 days in the winter.
Area Applebee's participating in the pancake breakfast
1706 W. Michigan Avenue - Jackson
5775 Beckley Road - Battle Creek
5330 W. Main Street - Kalamazoo
5400 W. Saginaw - Lansing
2050 Pipestone Road - Benton Harbor
6675 S. Westnedge Avenue - Portage
4955 29th Street - Grand Rapids
2284 Woodlake Drive - Okemos
3250 Grand Ridge Drive, N.E. - Grand Rapids
2450 Coolidge Road - East Lansing
4488 Potomac Avenue - Grandville
787 E. Chicago - Coldwater
718 Perry Street - Big Rapids
3949 E. Grand River Avenue - Howell
1310 Centerville Road - Stugis
638 W. State Street - Hastings
6270 S. Cedar - S. Lansing
1330 W. Broadway - Three Rivers
1243 Hwy. M-89 - Plainwell
5990 Gull Road - comstock
1642 Packard Hwy - Charlotte
1205 W. Michigan Avenue - Marshall
1685 Market Place Drive S.E. - Caledonia
4475 Lake Michigan Drive - Walker
3039 Commerce Lane - Ionia
2440 Ontario Drive - St. Johns
37004 Van Dyke - Sterling Heights
3720 Pine Grove Avenue - Port Huron
1811 Demille Road - Lapeer
10526 Belleville Road- Belleville

Please thank your local Applebee's for holding this wonderful event... and remember to purchase a pledge card for a dollar while you are there... We want to thank everyone for supporting Great Lakes Burn Camp.

Please support Great Lakes Burn Camp

2009-06-30T06:54:00.000-07:00

Golf with Griz - Saturday, August 1st - 9 to 5
Red Knights Motorcycle Ride - Sunday, August 2nd
Applebee's Area Wide Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, August 8th - 8 - 10 AM
Motorcycle Leatherworks &
Washington Township Firefighters Motorcycle Ride - Sunday, August 16th
Viking Lodge & Muskegon Firefighters Golf Outing - Friday, August 21st
Dearborn Heights Chili Cook Off - Saturday, August 22nd
Monroe Firefighters Motorcycle Ride - Friday, September 11th...

Please mark your calendars to attend these wonderful events... More information will follow