Michael was burned in 1967.  After he first saw himself after the burn he thought he looked like a monster and wondered who would love him.  He went back to school and thought he couldn’t deal with it.  He still suffers with negative reactions.  God gave him a purpose to bring knowledge to children.  99% of the reactions are not meant to be offensive but just the public trying to process.  Educating the public will help them better understand their reactions.

 The Foundation provides funds for food, lodging, hobbies, etc. for the families of the survivors.  The Foundation runs “Camp Phoenix” for children who have experienced burns.  Many of the counselors are also survivors themselves.  The power of camp is to show the kids they are not alone and are accepted unconditionally. 

The Foundation also runs the “Phoenix House” and burn support services.  The Foundation wants the children to have something they are passionate about so they get outside and live a full life. 

Our club has previously helped the Foundation by helping Jim and Kim Minifie host the camp at their home on Big Lake for a day.  

Upper photo, former member Patrick Swesey operated his ski boat for tubers in the middle photo.  Bottom photo, Al Erickson had his fishing boat going non stop for campers to experience catching a fish.  This was always a rewarding hands on project for our club but it only seemed to occur on the wettest and coldest summer day. 

On August 13^th at 10am Michael invited us to please come to Camp Phoenix to interact with and support these children.  The camp is located in Bellingham at Camp Lutherwood.  The cost for one child for a week is $1500.